MERRYVILLE STP, Merryville

Overview

MERRYVILLE STP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Merryville, Louisiana, serving 800 people. It discharges 378.54 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily, with a designed capacity of 416.39 cubic meters.

MERRYVILLE STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Merryville, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. The plant serves a small population of 800 residents, providing advanced treatment to protect local water quality. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. With advanced treatment, it exceeds the secondary treatment standard, ensuring high-quality effluent. The designed capacity of 416.39 cubic meters per day accommodates current flows, with a daily discharge volume of 378.54 cubic meters. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that drains into the Sabine River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This contributes to the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats, including wetlands and estuarine zones that support diverse fish and wildlife species.

Environmental context

The plant's discharge enters a tributary of the Sabine River, which flows southward into Sabine Lake and then the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic life, including fish and migratory birds. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting downstream water quality in the Gulf's coastal ecosystems.

Frequently asked questions

MERRYVILLE STP is located at 3522 State Route 110, Merryville, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, 70653, United States.

The plant serves a population of 800 residents in the Merryville area.

The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local water body that drains into the Sabine River basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico.

MERRYVILLE STP provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal plants.

As a municipal wastewater plant in the United States, MERRYVILLE STP operates under an NPDES permit issued by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring compliance with federal water quality standards.