Overview
RAYNE STP serves approximately 8,552 residents in Rayne, Louisiana. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, discharging treated wastewater into local waterways.
RAYNE STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located at 301 Bella Avenue in Rayne, Louisiana, serving a population of about 8,552. The facility is part of the region's infrastructure managed by local authorities. As a US-based plant, RAYNE STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with effluent limits set by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. The plant's treated effluent discharges into local drainage systems that flow into the Mermentau River basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality management.
Environmental context
RAYNE STP discharges into the Mermentau River basin, which flows southward through Louisiana's coastal wetlands and into the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports critical habitats for fish, shellfish, and migratory birds. The plant's operations are important for protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
RAYNE STP is located at 301 Bella Avenue in Rayne, Louisiana, United States.
RAYNE STP serves approximately 8,552 residents in the Rayne area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Mermentau River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
RAYNE STP operates under the US Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), with permits issued by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality.
For a population of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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