Oil City Stab Pond Wastewater Treatment Plant, Oil City, Louisiana

Oil City Stab Pond is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Oil City, Caddo Parish, Louisiana. The plant serves a small population of around 1,219 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 1,022.06 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 378.54 cubic meters per day, the facility has capacity to accommodate future growth. Treatment processes typical for small plants in the region include stabilization ponds or activated sludge systems. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Red River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The Red River basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and recreation. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality in the Gulf of Mexico.

The plant discharges into local waterways that flow into the Red River, which ultimately reaches the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The Red River basin is ecologically important, supporting fish species such as catfish and bass, and providing habitat for migratory birds. Maintaining secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protect downstream water quality.