Overview
O J Riedel WWTP serves Schertz, Texas, treating wastewater for over 52,000 residents. The plant discharges into the Cibolo Creek watershed, part of the San Antonio River Basin.
O J Riedel WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Schertz, Texas, within Bexar County. Serving a population of approximately 52,210, the plant is a key component of the region's wastewater infrastructure, managed by the Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority. As a plant serving a medium-to-large agglomeration, it operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. For facilities of this scale, secondary treatment is typically mandated, with additional nutrient removal in sensitive watersheds. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Cibolo Creek watershed, which flows into the San Antonio River and ultimately to the Gulf of Mexico. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for the region's ecology and water supply.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Cibolo Creek watershed, a tributary of the San Antonio River, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The San Antonio River Basin is ecologically sensitive, with efforts to reduce nutrient loading and protect downstream estuarine environments.
Frequently asked questions
O J Riedel WWTP is located in Schertz, Texas, within Bexar County, United States. It is situated along Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority Road.
The plant serves approximately 52,210 residents in the Schertz area and surrounding communities.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Cibolo Creek watershed, which flows into the San Antonio River and ultimately to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. Many plants also incorporate disinfection and nutrient removal to meet water quality standards.
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