Overview
Livingston STP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 1,342 people in Livingston, Louisiana. It discharges 719.23 thousand gallons per day into local waterways.
Livingston STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Livingston, Louisiana, serving a population of approximately 1,342 residents. The plant provides advanced treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. The plant has a designed capacity of 757.08 thousand gallons per day and currently discharges 719.23 thousand gallons per day. As an advanced treatment facility, it meets stringent standards under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires permits such as the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) to regulate discharges. The treated effluent is discharged into local receiving waters that drain into the Lake Pontchartrain Basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for recreational and commercial fishing.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lake Pontchartrain Basin, a large estuarine system that connects to the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats, including wetlands and marshes that provide critical nursery grounds for fish and shellfish. The advanced treatment helps protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
Livingston STP is located on Red Oak Road in Doyle, near Livingston, Louisiana, in Livingston Parish.
The plant serves a population of 1,342 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Lake Pontchartrain Basin and eventually the Gulf of Mexico.
Livingston STP provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional nutrients and contaminants.
The plant operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. Advanced treatment helps meet water quality standards for the Lake Pontchartrain Basin.
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