BOOTHVILLE VENICE STP Wastewater Treatment Plant, Duvic, Louisiana

BOOTHVILLE VENICE STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Duvic, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, United States. It serves a population of approximately 4,097 residents in the Mississippi River Delta region. The plant is situated near the Gulf Coast, reflecting the area's low-lying coastal geography. As a US facility, the plant 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 designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating a modest-scale operation. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico via the Mississippi River system. This coastal discharge zone supports diverse aquatic life, including fish, shellfish, and migratory birds. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect sensitive estuarine and marine environments.

The plant discharges into the Mississippi River Delta, a vast wetland system that filters nutrients and sediments before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports critical habitats for fish, crustaceans, and waterfowl, and is an important migratory corridor for birds. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and protect downstream marine ecosystems.