Shreveport North Regional WWTP - Municipal Wastewater Treatment in Shreveport, Louisiana

Shreveport North Regional WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana. Serving an estimated population of 41,310, the plant is part of the city's wastewater infrastructure, managing effluent from residential and commercial sources in the northern region of Shreveport. As a facility in the United States, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal standards applicable in sensitive watersheds. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Red River basin, which flows southward through Louisiana to the Atchafalaya River and eventually into the Gulf of Mexico. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds, making effective treatment crucial for maintaining downstream water quality.

The plant discharges into the Red River basin, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system. The Red River flows through Louisiana and joins the Atchafalaya River, which empties into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and provides habitat for migratory waterfowl. Effective wastewater treatment helps protect these downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.