Overview
Rockdale WWTP serves approximately 5,000 residents in Rockdale, Texas. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, treating municipal wastewater before discharge into local waterways.
Rockdale Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is a municipal facility located on Beverly Drive in Rockdale, Milam County, Texas. It serves a population of around 5,000 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized treatment plant typical of rural communities in central Texas. As a US-based facility, Rockdale WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all point-source discharges. For plants serving populations of this scale, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids before effluent is released. The plant 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 life and providing water for agriculture and communities downstream. Proper treatment at Rockdale WWTP helps protect water quality in this important river system.
Environmental context
Rockdale WWTP discharges into the Brazos River basin, which flows through central Texas to the Gulf of Mexico. The Brazos River supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds along the Central Flyway. Maintaining effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream ecosystems, including coastal estuaries.
Frequently asked questions
Rockdale WWTP is located on Beverly Drive in Rockdale, Milam County, Texas, United States.
Rockdale WWTP serves approximately 5,000 residents in the Rockdale area.
Rockdale WWTP discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Brazos River basin and ultimately to the Gulf of Mexico.
Rockdale WWTP operates under the US Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to regulate its discharge.
For plants serving around 5,000 people, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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