Overview
NEWELLTON POND is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 1,576 people in Tensas Parish, Louisiana, United States. It discharges into the local watershed within the Mississippi River basin.
NEWELLTON POND is a wastewater treatment plant located in Tensas Parish, Louisiana, within the United States. The facility serves a small population of about 1,576 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. As a municipal plant, it is part of the region's essential water infrastructure. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater facilities. For small agglomerations like this, compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits is standard, ensuring that effluent meets water quality standards before discharge. The plant's treated effluent enters the local drainage network, which ultimately flows into the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River basin is one of the largest in North America, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for millions of people downstream. Proper treatment at facilities like NEWELLTON POND helps protect water quality in this vital river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tensas River watershed, a tributary of the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River basin supports a wide range of aquatic life, including fish, mollusks, and migratory birds. The region's flat topography and agricultural land use mean that nutrient management is important to prevent downstream eutrophication in the Gulf of Mexico.
Frequently asked questions
NEWELLTON POND is located in Tensas Parish, Louisiana, United States, near the town of Newellton.
The plant serves approximately 1,576 people in the Tensas Parish area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Tensas River and eventually the Mississippi River.
As a U.S. municipal wastewater plant, NEWELLTON POND operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permit requirements enforced by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality.
Small plants in the U.S. typically use secondary treatment, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet EPA standards for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids.
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