Overview
ROGERS WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving Rogers, Texas. It treats municipal wastewater with a designed capacity of 503.46 and an average daily flow of 382.33.
ROGERS WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on FM 437 in Rogers, Bell County, Texas. It serves a population of approximately 1,250 residents, providing essential sanitation services for this small community in central Texas. The plant operates at the secondary treatment level, which is the minimum standard required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater treatment. With a designed capacity of 503.46 and an average daily discharge volume of 382.33, the facility operates below its design capacity, indicating adequate treatment capacity for current demand. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Brazos River basin. The Brazos River flows southeast through Texas to the Gulf of Mexico, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agricultural and municipal uses downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Brazos River watershed, which drains a large portion of central Texas. The Brazos River flows into the Gulf of Mexico, supporting important estuarine habitats. The region's aquatic ecosystems are sensitive to nutrient loading and require effective wastewater treatment to maintain water quality.
Frequently asked questions
ROGERS WWTP is located on FM 437 in Rogers, Bell County, Texas, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,250 residents in the Rogers area.
ROGERS WWTP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater.
As a US municipal plant, ROGERS WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
For small communities of this size, secondary treatment is typical and sufficient to meet federal standards. Many such plants use activated sludge or lagoon systems.
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