Overview
Still Creek WWTP serves Bryan, Texas, treating wastewater for approximately 17,000 residents. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, discharging treated effluent into local waterways.
Still Creek WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Bryan, Texas, within Brazos County. The plant serves a population of about 17,000 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration for the region. As a US-based facility, Still Creek WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For plants serving populations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, and permits specify effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant's treated effluent discharges into local streams that flow into the Brazos River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The Brazos River is a major waterway in Texas, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agricultural and municipal uses downstream.
Environmental context
Still Creek WWTP discharges into the Brazos River basin, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The Brazos River supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The plant's effluent must meet state and federal water quality standards to protect the ecological health of the river and its downstream environments.
Frequently asked questions
Still Creek WWTP is located at 2008 Quality Park Lane in Bryan, Texas, within Brazos County.
The plant serves approximately 17,000 residents in the Bryan area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Brazos River basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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