Plain Dealing STP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Bossier Parish, Louisiana

Plain Dealing STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States. The plant serves a small community of approximately 1,015 residents, providing essential sanitation services for the area. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 1,892.70 cubic meters per day and an average discharge volume of 870.65 cubic meters per day, the plant has adequate capacity for its service population. The treated effluent from Plain Dealing STP is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Red River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and recreational uses downstream. The plant's operations help protect water quality in this ecologically important region.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Red River, which flows through Louisiana and into the Mississippi River before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife species, including several that are ecologically sensitive. Proper wastewater treatment is crucial for maintaining water quality in this dynamic river system.