Overview
BALL STP serves Rapides Parish, Louisiana, treating wastewater for approximately 7,743 residents. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with oversight from state and federal authorities.
BALL STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, serving a population of about 7,743. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and plays a role in managing local wastewater in central Louisiana. As a U.S. facility, BALL STP 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. For a plant serving a population of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal if the receiving water body is sensitive. The treated effluent from BALL STP likely discharges into a local waterway that flows into the Red River Basin, eventually reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. This downstream connection underscores the plant's role in protecting water quality in a region known for its wetlands and aquatic biodiversity.
Environmental context
BALL STP discharges into a local tributary within the Red River Basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding area includes cypress-tupelo swamps and bottomland hardwood forests that support diverse fish and bird species. Protecting water quality in this watershed is important for maintaining the ecological health of these habitats and the downstream coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
BALL STP is located on Baum Road in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States.
BALL STP serves approximately 7,743 residents in the Rapides Parish area.
BALL STP discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that is part of the Red River Basin, which flows to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
BALL STP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality.
For a plant serving around 7,700 people, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. Depending on the sensitivity of the receiving water body, additional nutrient removal may be required.
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