Overview
Jena Sewerage System serves the town of Jena, Louisiana, treating wastewater for approximately 8,237 residents. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, discharging treated effluent into local waterways.
Jena Sewerage System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Jena, LaSalle Parish, Louisiana. Serving a population of about 8,237, the plant is part of the town's essential infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from residential and commercial sources. As a US-based facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. The treated effluent is discharged into local receiving waters that drain into the Ouachita River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. This connection to a major river system underscores the plant's role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Ouachita River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This drainage network supports diverse aquatic life and provides important ecosystem services. The region's humid subtropical climate and flat terrain influence runoff patterns and water quality management needs.
Frequently asked questions
Jena Sewerage System is located on Mitchell Circle in Jena, LaSalle Parish, Louisiana, United States.
The plant serves approximately 8,237 residents in the town of Jena and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Ouachita River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements issued by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality.
For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which removes at least 85% of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
Nearby plants