Overview
Third Creek WWTP serves Kerrville, Texas, treating wastewater for approximately 20,200 residents. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, discharging treated effluent to local waterways.
Third Creek WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on City Farm Road in Kerrville, Texas. Serving a population of about 20,200, the plant is part of the city's water reclamation infrastructure in the Texas Hill Country region. As a US facility, Third Creek WWTP 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 community of this size, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, with potential additional nutrient removal if discharging to sensitive waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Guadalupe River basin, which flows southeast through the Texas coastal plains to San Antonio Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The Guadalupe River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water source for downstream communities and ecosystems.
Environmental context
Third Creek WWTP discharges into the Guadalupe River watershed, which drains through the Texas Hill Country and coastal plains to San Antonio Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The river supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including several species of freshwater mussels and migratory birds. Downstream water quality is influenced by upstream discharges, making proper treatment essential for maintaining ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
Third Creek WWTP is located on City Farm Road in Kerrville, Kerr County, Texas, United States.
The plant serves approximately 20,200 residents in the Kerrville area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Guadalupe River basin, which flows to San Antonio Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, Third Creek WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), typically administered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
For a community of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. Depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity, additional nutrient removal may be required to protect water quality.
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