Overview
AURORA PARK SUBDIVISION is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, serving 225 people. It discharges treated water into local waterways, supporting the Red River basin.
AURORA PARK SUBDIVISION is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States. The facility serves a small population of 225 residents, providing essential sanitation services for the local community. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the US Clean Water Act for smaller communities. It has a designed capacity of 109.78 volume units and a discharge volume of 94.64 volume units, indicating consistent operation within its capacity. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into nearby water bodies that ultimately drain into the Red River and then the Mississippi River system. This contributes to the ecological health of the region's aquatic habitats, supporting diverse fish and wildlife populations.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Red River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The Red River basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides critical habitat for migratory birds. The region's wetlands and floodplains play a key role in water quality and flood control.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 136 Arlington Drive, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, 71360, United States.
The plant serves a population of 225 residents in the Aurora Park Subdivision area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Red River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the US Clean Water Act for small communities.
As a US facility, 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.
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