Overview
Rosethorn WWTP is a secondary treatment facility serving Jean Lafitte, Louisiana. It treats wastewater for 2,350 people with a design capacity of 1,324.89 m³/day, discharging into local waterways.
Rosethorn WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Jean Lafitte, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States. The facility serves a population of approximately 2,350 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment plant within the region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. With a design capacity of 1,324.89 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 378.54 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Barataria Basin, a vital estuarine system in southeastern Louisiana. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the larger Mississippi River Delta ecosystem, which is ecologically sensitive and important for fisheries and wildlife.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Barataria Basin, an estuary that connects to the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed is characterized by wetlands and marshes that provide critical habitat for fish, birds, and other wildlife. The basin plays a key role in nutrient cycling and storm surge protection for the region.
Frequently asked questions
Rosethorn WWTP is located in Jean Lafitte, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States.
The plant serves a population of 2,350 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Barataria Basin, an estuary connected to the Gulf of Mexico.
Rosethorn WWTP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
The plant has a design capacity of 1,324.89 m³/day, with a current discharge volume of 378.54 m³/day.
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