This division operates and manages the City of Victoria's Regional and Willow Street Wastewater Treatment Plants, under contract for the City of Victoria, with a combined permitted capacity of 12.1 mgd.
The Regional Plant is permitted to treat up to 9.6 million gallons per day (mgd) using a complete mix, activated sludge process. Waste sludge is dewatered by a belt press that increases the solids contents from two to twenty percent. This plant is also an approved site for acceptance and treatment of septic tank waste.
The Willow Street Plant is permitted to treat up to 2.5 mgd using a combination of a high rate trickling filter process followed by a solids contact activated sludge process, and its operation is monitored by instrumentation located at the Regional Plant. This plant also has a storm water permit in place that monitors any storm water runoff for contaminants.
Both plants provide wastewater treatment service in an environmentally-responsible manner. An on-site laboratory conducts daily sample testing to ensure treated product meets all state and federal guidelines. Furthermore, Biomonitoring and Table II and III testing is performed on each plant. "Biomonitoring" tests are performed on two aquatic species - a microscopic crustacean and the fathead minnow. Table II and III testing monitors for metals, pesticides and herbicides. These test help to ensure that aquatic life and the environment will not be harmed by treated wastewater effluent returned to the Guadalupe River.
In addition, division staff promote public education through tours and presentations to schools and community groups.
Victoria Regional Plant
- Location: Victoria, TX
- Startup Date: May 7, 1972
- Expansions: 1981, 1992, and 1998
- Capacity: 9.6 mgd
Willow Street Plant
- Location: Victoria, TX
- Startup Date: June 12, 1972
- Expansions: 1972, 1998
- Capacity: 2.5 mgd
- Service Area: City of Victoria
- Combined Service Population: 60,000
Contact
David Weaver, Plant Manager
Phone: 361-578-2878
Fax: 361-578-9039
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