Overview
POLLOCK STP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Pollock, Louisiana, serving approximately 1,000 people with a design capacity of 340.69 units.
POLLOCK STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Airbase Road in Pollock, Grant Parish, Louisiana, United States. The plant serves a small population of around 1,000 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. It operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all point source discharges. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. Its designed capacity and actual wastewater discharge volume are both 340.69 units, indicating that the facility is operating at full capacity. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal and disinfection, meeting stringent water quality standards. The treated effluent from POLLOCK STP is discharged into local waterways within the Red River Basin, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a critical role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining water quality in the region.
Environmental context
POLLOCK STP discharges into the Red River Basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
POLLOCK STP is located on Airbase Road in Pollock, Grant Parish, Louisiana, United States.
POLLOCK STP serves approximately 1,000 residents in the Pollock area.
POLLOCK STP provides advanced treatment, which includes processes such as nutrient removal and disinfection beyond secondary treatment.
As a municipal wastewater plant, POLLOCK STP operates under the Clean Water Act and requires an NPDES permit from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality to discharge treated effluent.
For small populations like 1,000, U.S. plants often use advanced treatment to meet local water quality standards, especially in sensitive watersheds.
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