Overview
LOCKPORT STP serves Lockport, Louisiana, treating wastewater for approximately 2,629 residents. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and state regulations, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.
LOCKPORT STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Lockport, Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. Serving a population of about 2,629, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater in this small community. Plants of this scale in the United States typically operate under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality, and secondary treatment is the standard for municipal facilities. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico via the Barataria Bay estuary. This coastal ecosystem supports diverse aquatic life, including oysters, shrimp, and fish, and is an important area for migratory birds. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect these sensitive habitats.
Environmental context
LOCKPORT STP discharges into the Barataria Bay watershed, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This estuary is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life and serving as a critical nursery for fish and shellfish. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to hypoxia in the Gulf, making effective treatment important for downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
LOCKPORT STP is located at 967 Barataria Street in Lockport, Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,629 residents in the Lockport area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Barataria Bay estuary and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. municipal plant, LOCKPORT STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
For small communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes like activated sludge or trickling filters, followed by disinfection. The specific process depends on local permit requirements and environmental sensitivity.
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