EVERGREEN WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Evergreen, Louisiana

EVERGREEN WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Evergreen, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States. The facility serves a small population of 330 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the US Clean Water Act. This level of treatment typically includes nutrient removal or other processes to reduce pollutants further. The plant's designed capacity matches its discharge volume of 140.06, indicating consistent operation. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically significant region, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses.

The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Mississippi River basin, one of the largest drainage systems in North America. The Mississippi River and its tributaries support diverse aquatic ecosystems and provide habitat for numerous fish and bird species. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for mitigating hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico.