Fenton WWSS - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Fenton, Louisiana

Fenton WWSS is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Fenton, Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, United States. The plant serves a small population of 380 residents and operates as part of the local infrastructure managed by the community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 189.27 cubic meters per day and an average daily discharge of 151.42 cubic meters per day, the plant operates below its capacity, indicating adequate headroom for current demand. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Gulf of Mexico via the Mermentau River basin. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems, including wetlands and coastal habitats, by reducing pollutant loads before discharge.

The plant discharges into the Mermentau River basin, which flows through southwestern Louisiana and empties into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a region characterized by coastal wetlands and marshes that provide critical habitat for fish, birds, and other wildlife. The secondary treatment process helps mitigate nutrient and organic pollution, reducing impacts on downstream ecosystems.