Overview
The Dequincy Sewer System in New Addition, Louisiana serves approximately 3,742 people. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge.
The Dequincy Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in New Addition, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, serving a population of about 3,742. The plant is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure, handling domestic sewage from the local community. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. Regulatory compliance ensures environmental standards are met. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Calcasieu River system, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional ecology. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in this coastal Louisiana basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Calcasieu River watershed, which flows southward through southwestern Louisiana and empties into the Calcasieu Ship Channel and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This coastal basin supports estuarine habitats, including marshes and wetlands that are critical for fish and wildlife. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its proximity to the Gulf, where nutrient loading can contribute to hypoxic zones.
Frequently asked questions
The Dequincy Sewer System is located at 975 William Still Road, New Addition, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,742 people in the New Addition area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Calcasieu River system, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US wastewater facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and requires an NPDES permit from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality to regulate its discharges.
For small to medium-sized plants in the US, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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