Overview
West Cleveland wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 7,900 residents in Cleveland, Texas. The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework, ensuring compliance with state and federal discharge standards.
The West Cleveland wastewater treatment plant is located in Cleveland, Texas, a city in Liberty County. Serving a population of about 7,900, the facility is part of the municipal infrastructure managed by local authorities. As a medium-sized agglomeration, it plays a key role in managing wastewater for the community. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards as a minimum, with permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The regulatory framework ensures that the facility operates within environmental guidelines to protect water quality. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Trinity River basin and then to Galveston Bay. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional ecology. The facility's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive downstream environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Trinity River, which flows into Galveston Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats, including wetlands and estuarine zones critical for fish and bird species. The facility's treatment helps protect these downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 519 West Southline Street in Cleveland, Texas, within Liberty County.
The facility serves approximately 7,900 residents in the Cleveland area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Trinity River basin, eventually reaching Galveston Bay.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to ensure compliance with secondary treatment standards.
For a population of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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