MOODY STP - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Moody, Texas

MOODY STP is a wastewater treatment plant located in Moody, Texas, United States. The facility serves a small population of around 1,430 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community within McLennan County. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for municipal wastewater in the United States under the Clean Water Act. With a designed capacity of 757.08 units and a discharge volume of 465.61 units, the plant operates well within its capacity. As a US facility, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, ensuring compliance with federal water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways, contributing to the watershed of the Brazos River basin. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and communities downstream. The plant's inland location, over 50 km from the coast, reduces direct marine impact, but its discharge quality is critical for maintaining the health of the Brazos River ecosystem.

MOODY STP discharges into the Brazos River basin, which flows through central Texas to the Gulf of Mexico. The Brazos River supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including several species of freshwater mussels and migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and nutrients, protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically important river system.