Waelder WWTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Waelder, Texas

Waelder WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Waelder, Gonzales County, Texas, United States. The facility serves a small community with a population of approximately 740 residents, reflecting its role in managing local domestic wastewater. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 492.10 units and a discharge volume of 344.47 units, the plant operates within its capacity to meet the needs of the community. Regulatory oversight is provided under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico via the Colorado River basin. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Colorado River in Texas, which flows southeast to Matagorda Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and migratory birds. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain the ecological health of the river and coastal waters.