Overview
AMITE CITY STP serves approximately 4,890 people in Amite City, Louisiana. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways under the US Clean Water Act framework.
AMITE CITY STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located at 305 Cherry Street in Amite City, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. The facility serves a population of about 4,890 residents, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under US regulatory standards. As a US-based plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Tangipahoa River watershed, which flows southward into Lake Pontchartrain and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in southeastern Louisiana.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tangipahoa River basin, which drains into Lake Pontchartrain, a large estuarine system connected to the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports critical habitats for fish, shellfish, and migratory birds. Nutrient loading from wastewater can impact water quality in the lake, making treatment standards important for downstream ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
AMITE CITY STP is located at 305 Cherry Street in Amite City, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,890 residents in the Amite City area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Tangipahoa River watershed, which flows into Lake Pontchartrain and eventually the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, AMITE CITY STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated via an NPDES permit issued by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality.
For small-to-medium communities in the US, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which removes at least 85% of organic matter and suspended solids.
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