Overview
Mamou STP serves approximately 3,733 residents in Mamou, Louisiana. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with discharge regulated by the EPA and Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality.
Mamou STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Mamou, Louisiana, a small town in Evangeline Parish. The plant serves a population of about 3,733 people, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater for the local community. As a U.S. facility, Mamou STP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all point source discharges. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Gulf of Mexico via the Mermentau River basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the larger Mississippi River watershed, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
Mamou STP discharges into the Mermentau River basin, which flows through south-central Louisiana and empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports wetlands and estuarine habitats that are critical for fish and migratory birds. Effective treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive coastal region.
Frequently asked questions
Mamou STP is located at 5224 State Route 13 in Mamou, Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, United States.
Mamou STP serves approximately 3,733 residents in the Mamou area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Mermentau River basin, which ultimately flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, Mamou STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring compliance with water quality standards.
For small communities like Mamou, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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