Breaux Bridge STP, Breaux Bridge

Overview

Breaux Bridge STP serves approximately 6,837 residents in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.

Breaux Bridge STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Breaux Bridge, Saint Martin Parish, Louisiana. The plant serves a population of about 6,837 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized agglomeration under U.S. regulatory frameworks. As a U.S. 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. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico via the Atchafalaya River basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in southern Louisiana. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in the bayous and wetlands of the Mississippi River Delta.

Environmental context

Breaux Bridge STP discharges into the Bayou Teche watershed, part of the larger Atchafalaya River basin that flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The receiving waters support a rich ecosystem of fish, crustaceans, and migratory birds. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in these sensitive coastal wetlands, which are vital for flood control and biodiversity in southern Louisiana.

Frequently asked questions

Breaux Bridge STP is located on Begnaud Street in Breaux Bridge, Saint Martin Parish, Louisiana, United States.

The plant serves approximately 6,837 residents in the Breaux Bridge area.

The plant discharges treated effluent into the Bayou Teche watershed, which flows into the Atchafalaya River and eventually reaches the Gulf of Mexico.

As a U.S. facility, Breaux Bridge STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), enforced by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality.

For small to medium-sized agglomerations in the U.S., secondary treatment is typically required, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.