Overview
GLENMORA SEWERAGE SYSTEM serves Rapides Parish, Louisiana, treating wastewater from a small community of 1,558 people. The plant discharges into local waterways under the US Clean Water Act framework.
GLENMORA SEWERAGE SYSTEM is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States. It serves a small population of 1,558 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant is situated inland, approximately 50 kilometers from the Gulf Coast, and operates within the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act. As a small-scale facility, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. Plants of this size typically employ conventional activated sludge or lagoon systems to achieve required effluent limits. The treated wastewater is discharged into local streams that drain into the Red River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically significant region, which supports diverse aquatic life and important wetland habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Red River, which flows into the Mississippi River and then the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and is part of the larger Mississippi River Delta ecosystem, which is ecologically sensitive due to its role in nutrient cycling and habitat for migratory birds and fish. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
GLENMORA SEWERAGE SYSTEM is located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States, serving the small community of Glenmora.
The plant serves a population of 1,558 people, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local streams that flow into the Red River basin, eventually reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, with secondary treatment standards typical for small communities.
Small plants in the US often use lagoon systems or extended aeration activated sludge processes to meet secondary treatment requirements, ensuring effluent quality protects receiving waters.
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