Overview
St Martin Parish Sewer Dist No 2 is a projected wastewater treatment plant in Cecilia, Louisiana, serving approximately 2,928 people. It will discharge into local waterways within the Mississippi River basin.
St Martin Parish Sewer Dist No 2 is a planned wastewater treatment facility located at 1024 School Street in Cecilia, Saint Martin Parish, Louisiana. Designed to serve a population of about 2,928, the plant is currently in the projected phase and will address the wastewater needs of this rural community in south-central Louisiana. As a projected facility, specific treatment processes and capacity details are not yet finalized. However, plants of this scale in the United States typically operate under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality, and secondary treatment is the standard for municipal wastewater. The plant's discharge will enter local drainage systems that flow into the Atchafalaya River basin, a major distributary of the Mississippi River. This region includes extensive wetlands and swamps that provide critical habitat for fish, birds, and other wildlife. The Atchafalaya Basin is one of the most productive ecosystems in North America, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important migratory corridor.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge will ultimately reach the Atchafalaya River, which flows into the Atchafalaya Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed includes vast cypress-tupelo swamps and bottomland hardwood forests that filter pollutants and provide flood control. The area supports a rich diversity of fish, crustaceans, and migratory waterfowl, making water quality protection essential for maintaining ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 1024 School Street in Cecilia, Saint Martin Parish, Louisiana, United States.
The plant is designed to serve approximately 2,928 people in the Cecilia area.
As a projected facility, the discharge method is not yet specified, but it will likely release treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the Atchafalaya River basin.
The plant will operate under the U.S. Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, which sets limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
For small communities in Louisiana, secondary treatment is standard, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems, followed by disinfection before discharge.
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