Overview
JEANERETTE STP serves approximately 6,000 residents in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.
JEANERETTE STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Iberia Parish, Louisiana, serving a population of about 6,000. The plant is situated in the southern United States, near the Gulf Coast, and plays a key role in managing local wastewater in this rural parish. As a U.S. facility, the plant 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. The designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Gulf of Mexico. This region is part of the Mississippi River Delta ecosystem, which supports diverse aquatic life and important fisheries. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality in the bayous and coastal estuaries of Louisiana.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the local watershed within the Mississippi River Delta region, flowing through bayous and marshes before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This coastal ecosystem supports diverse aquatic species, including shrimp, oysters, and migratory birds. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its low-lying terrain and proximity to the Gulf, making nutrient and pollutant management critical for maintaining water quality and habitat health.
Frequently asked questions
JEANERETTE STP is located on Jessie Street in Iberia Parish, Louisiana, United States.
The plant serves approximately 6,000 residents in the Iberia Parish area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow through the Mississippi River Delta and eventually into the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, JEANERETTE STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, which sets limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
For a plant serving approximately 6,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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