Overview
OLNEY STP serves approximately 3,500 residents in Olney, Texas. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, treating municipal wastewater for this inland community.
OLNEY STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Olney, Young County, Texas, serving a population of about 3,500. The facility is part of the region's water infrastructure, handling domestic wastewater from the local community. As a US-based plant, OLNEY STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, ensuring that effluent meets federal and state water quality standards before discharge. The treated effluent from OLNEY STP is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Brazos River basin, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats in this semi-arid region of north-central Texas.
Environmental context
OLNEY STP discharges into a tributary of the Brazos River, which flows southeast through Texas to the Gulf of Mexico. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are used for recreation and agriculture downstream. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system, particularly during low-flow periods common to the region's climate.
Frequently asked questions
OLNEY STP is located in Olney, Young County, Texas, United States, at coordinates 33.359 N, 98.746 W.
OLNEY STP serves approximately 3,500 residents in the city of Olney and surrounding areas.
OLNEY STP discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that is part of the Brazos River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
OLNEY STP operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits typically issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
For a plant of this size in the US, secondary treatment is standard, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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