Overview
Nolanville WWTP serves approximately 3,100 residents in Nolanville, Texas. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act's NPDES permitting framework for municipal wastewater treatment.
Nolanville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Water Works Road in Nolanville, Bell County, Texas. The plant serves a population of about 3,100 people, placing it in the small-agglomeration category typical of rural Texas communities. As a US facility, Nolanville WWTP operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program authorized by the Clean Water Act. The plant's treated effluent discharges into the local watershed, which drains into the Brazos River basin. The Brazos River flows southeast through Texas to the Gulf of Mexico, supporting diverse aquatic habitats and providing water for agricultural and municipal use downstream.
Environmental context
Nolanville WWTP discharges into the Brazos River watershed, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The Brazos River supports a variety of fish and wildlife species, including several state-listed species of concern. The river's flow regime is influenced by seasonal rainfall patterns typical of central Texas, with periodic droughts and flood events that can affect water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
Nolanville WWTP is located on Water Works Road in Nolanville, Bell County, Texas, United States.
Nolanville WWTP serves approximately 3,100 residents in the Nolanville area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Brazos River basin and eventually reaches the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, Nolanville WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, with discharge permits issued through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
For small agglomerations in Texas, secondary treatment is typically required under NPDES permits, which includes biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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