Overview
San Diego MUD WWTP serves the community of San Diego, Texas, treating wastewater for a population of approximately 5,366. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework, with oversight from state and federal authorities.
San Diego MUD WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in San Diego, Duval County, Texas. The plant serves a population of about 5,366 residents, providing essential wastewater treatment for this small community in southern Texas. As a municipal utility district facility, it plays a key role in local sanitation and water quality management. The plant is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. For a facility of this scale, typical treatment includes secondary treatment or equivalent, as mandated by federal regulations for municipal wastewater plants. The plant's design and operation must meet effluent limits set by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The treated effluent from San Diego MUD WWTP is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Gulf of Mexico via the Nueces River basin. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are part of the larger coastal ecosystem. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and the ecological health of the region's rivers and estuaries.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local streams that flow into the Nueces River, which travels southeast to the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife species, including several that are ecologically sensitive. The region's semi-arid climate means that maintaining water quality in these intermittent streams is critical for both human use and aquatic habitat. Downstream, the Nueces River estuary provides important nursery grounds for marine species.
Frequently asked questions
San Diego MUD WWTP is located in San Diego, Duval County, Texas, United States. The facility is situated on South Benavides Street near County Road 111 Colonia.
The plant serves a population of approximately 5,366 residents in the San Diego area and surrounding communities.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Nueces River basin, which ultimately flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. municipal wastewater plant, San Diego MUD WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
For small to medium-sized communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is the standard requirement under the Clean Water Act. This typically involves biological treatment processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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