Overview
Springhill Town Of wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 5,658 residents in Webster Parish, Louisiana. The facility operates under U.S. EPA and state regulations for municipal wastewater.
The Springhill Town Of wastewater treatment plant is located in Webster Parish, Louisiana, serving a population of about 5,658. As a municipal facility in the southern United States, it plays a role in managing local wastewater from residential sources. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 kilometers from the Gulf Coast, and its operations are subject to the Clean Water Act and state-level permitting. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, municipal wastewater treatment plants serving populations of this size typically require secondary treatment as a minimum standard. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program governs discharge limits to protect water quality. The regulatory framework ensures that effluent meets established standards before release. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that drain into the Red River basin, eventually reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water resources. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in downstream ecosystems and recreational areas.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local streams within the Red River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. This basin supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including migratory species. Maintaining treatment standards helps protect downstream water quality in a region where agriculture and industry also influence the aquatic environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States, serving the Springhill area.
The plant serves approximately 5,658 residents.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Red River basin, eventually reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements, which set discharge limits to protect water quality.
For a population of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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