Overview
DELHI SEWERAGE SYSTEM serves Richland Parish, Louisiana, United States, treating wastewater for a population of 3,066. The plant operates under US EPA and state regulations for small municipal systems.
DELHI SEWERAGE SYSTEM is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Richland Parish, Louisiana, United States. It serves a population of approximately 3,066 residents in the Delhi area, providing essential sanitation services to this rural community in the northeastern part of the state. As a small-scale treatment plant, it is subject to the US Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. This region is part of the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Plain, an ecologically significant area that supports diverse aquatic habitats and migratory bird populations. Proper treatment is critical to protect downstream water quality in the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into tributaries of the Mississippi River, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic life, including fish and invertebrates, and is part of a larger ecosystem that includes bottomland hardwood forests and wetlands. The Mississippi River basin is a major migratory corridor for birds and provides critical habitat for numerous species.
Frequently asked questions
DELHI SEWERAGE SYSTEM is located in Richland Parish, Louisiana, United States, serving the Delhi area.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,066 residents.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, which sets effluent limits for pollutants.
For small municipal systems of this scale, secondary treatment is standard, typically using activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet EPA secondary treatment standards for BOD and TSS removal.
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