GREENSBURG POND Wastewater Treatment Plant, Greensburg, Louisiana

GREENSBURG POND is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Greensburg, Louisiana, within Saint Helena Parish. Serving a population of 718, the plant provides advanced treatment to ensure high-quality effluent before discharge. The facility is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which mandates permits and standards for wastewater discharges. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 416.39 volume units and a discharge volume of 416.40, the plant operates near full capacity. This level of treatment is typical for facilities serving small communities in the United States, where state and federal regulations require compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. The treated effluent from GREENSBURG POND is discharged into local streams that drain into the Lake Pontchartrain Basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational and ecological benefits. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and contributes to the health of the broader Mississippi River Delta ecosystem.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Tickfaw River, which flows into Lake Maurepas and then Lake Pontchartrain, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats, including wetlands and estuarine environments that are critical for fish, birds, and other wildlife. Advanced treatment at the plant helps reduce nutrient loading, which is important for preventing algal blooms and maintaining oxygen levels in downstream waters.