Overview
Caddo Parish SD 7 WWTF serves approximately 4,000 residents in Shreveport, Louisiana. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge.
Caddo Parish SD 7 WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 5820 Old Mooringsport Road in Shreveport, Louisiana. Serving a population of about 4,000, it is part of the wastewater infrastructure for Caddo Parish in the northwestern region of the state. As a small-scale treatment plant in the United States, it operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act, administered by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. Facilities of this size are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards, with NPDES permits specifying effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Red River basin, ultimately flowing to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. This connection underscores the plant's role in maintaining water quality in a region characterized by bayous and wetlands.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Red River, which flows into the Mississippi River and then the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding area includes wetlands and bayous that support diverse aquatic life, including fish and migratory birds. Protecting these waters from nutrient pollution is critical to prevent hypoxia in the Gulf.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 5820 Old Mooringsport Road in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,000 residents in the Shreveport area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Red River basin, eventually reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality.
Small plants in Louisiana typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoons, with disinfection, to meet state and federal effluent standards.
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