Overview
Cheneyville Sewage Disposal System is an advanced treatment plant serving 737 residents in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It discharges 492.10 units of treated wastewater daily, operating under the US Clean Water Act framework.
Cheneyville Sewage Disposal System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States. Serving a small population of 737 residents, the plant provides advanced treatment to protect local water quality. Its designed capacity is 662.45 units, with a current discharge volume of 492.10 units, indicating operational headroom. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, exceeding the secondary treatment standard typically required for small US facilities under the Clean Water Act. This level of treatment significantly reduces pollutants before discharge, aligning with EPA NPDES permit requirements. The plant's operation is subject to state and federal regulations that mandate compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Red River basin, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems, including sensitive habitats in the Atchafalaya Basin, by reducing nutrient loads and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Red River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and migratory birds, and is ecologically sensitive due to nutrient pollution risks. Advanced treatment at this facility helps mitigate eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
Cheneyville Sewage Disposal System is located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States. It serves the small community of Cheneyville and surrounding areas.
The plant serves a population of 737 residents, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove additional pollutants. This ensures high-quality effluent before discharge.
The plant discharges into the Red River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. Its advanced treatment helps protect these water bodies from pollution.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to EPA NPDES permits. Advanced treatment ensures compliance with water quality standards for its receiving waters.
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