ALBANY STP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant in Albany, Louisiana

ALBANY STP is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Albany, Louisiana, within Livingston Parish. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,088 residents, providing essential sanitation services for this small community. As part of the United States' wastewater infrastructure, it operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act, which mandates compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits to protect water quality. The plant utilizes advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove additional pollutants such as nutrients and pathogens. Its designed capacity is 378.54 cubic meters per day, with a reported discharge volume of 283.91 cubic meters per day, indicating operational efficiency. The facility is situated inland, more than 10 kilometers from the coast, reducing direct marine discharge risks. Treated wastewater from ALBANY STP is discharged into local streams that flow into the Tickfaw River, a tributary of Lake Maurepas, which ultimately drains into Lake Pontchartrain and the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational and economic value to the region. The plant's advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream ecosystems.

The plant discharges into the Tickfaw River watershed, which flows into Lake Maurepas and then Lake Pontchartrain, a large estuarine system connected to the Gulf of Mexico. This basin supports critical habitats for fish, birds, and other wildlife, including migratory species. Advanced treatment at ALBANY STP reduces nutrient pollution, helping to prevent algal blooms and hypoxia in downstream waters.