Overview
EAST HODGE STP is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Jackson Parish, Louisiana, serving a small population of 439. It discharges 151.42 megaliters annually and has a designed capacity of 227.12 megaliters.
EAST HODGE STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Jackson Parish, Louisiana, United States. The plant serves a small community of 439 residents and operates as part of the region's water infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. Its designed capacity is 227.12 megaliters, with an annual discharge volume of 151.42 megaliters, indicating operational utilization within capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Ouachita River basin, contributing to the Mississippi River watershed. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats in this ecologically diverse region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ouachita River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The secondary treatment process helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, mitigating impacts on downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
EAST HODGE STP is located in Jackson Parish, Louisiana, United States, at Parish Road 234.
The plant serves a small population of 439 residents.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Ouachita River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico.
EAST HODGE STP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
As a US facility, EAST HODGE STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring compliance with discharge limits.
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