Overview
DeRidder WWTF serves approximately 11,000 people in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge to local waterways.
DeRidder WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, serving a population of about 11,000 residents. The plant is situated inland, away from the Gulf Coast, and plays a key role in managing wastewater for the DeRidder area. As a U.S. facility, DeRidder WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all discharges. The plant's design and operation are subject to state and federal oversight to ensure compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent from DeRidder WWTF is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Calcasieu River basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional ecology, including wetlands and estuarine habitats near the coast.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Calcasieu River watershed, which flows southward through Louisiana's coastal plain and into the Calcasieu Lake estuary before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This basin supports a mix of freshwater and brackish ecosystems, including cypress-tupelo swamps and marshlands that provide critical habitat for fish, birds, and other wildlife. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its role in nutrient cycling and stormwater buffering.
Frequently asked questions
DeRidder WWTF is located on Ball Road in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, United States. It serves the DeRidder area and surrounding communities.
The plant serves approximately 11,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Calcasieu River basin, which ultimately flows to the Gulf of Mexico via the Calcasieu Lake estuary.
As a U.S. facility, DeRidder WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. This permit sets limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act. This involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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