Overview
Morgan City SD 1 WWCTS is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 16,779 people in Morgan City, Louisiana. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act's NPDES permit program.
Morgan City SD 1 WWCTS is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on Avoca Road in Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. The plant serves a population of approximately 16,779 residents, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category for US wastewater infrastructure. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Atchafalaya River basin and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor for migratory species in coastal Louisiana.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Atchafalaya River basin, a major distributary of the Mississippi River that flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports extensive wetlands and estuarine habitats critical for fish, shellfish, and migratory birds. The plant's operations are subject to Louisiana's water quality standards to protect these downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Avoca Road in Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, USA.
The plant serves approximately 16,779 residents in the Morgan City area.
The plant discharges into the Atchafalaya River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
Under the Clean Water Act, wastewater treatment plants must obtain NPDES permits that set limits on pollutant discharges. For a plant serving about 17,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required to meet water quality standards.
For a medium-sized plant like Morgan City SD 1 WWCTS, secondary treatment is standard under federal regulations. Louisiana's Department of Environmental Quality enforces these requirements through the NPDES permit program.
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