Overview
TERRACE AVE PLANT in Slidell, Louisiana serves approximately 33,225 people. The facility operates under US EPA NPDES regulations for wastewater treatment and discharge.
TERRACE AVE PLANT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Slidell, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, United States. The plant serves a population of around 33,225, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category for US regulatory purposes. As a US facility, 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 plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible additional nutrient removal depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant's treated effluent discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain into Lake Pontchartrain and then the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important estuarine ecosystem. The facility plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Lake Pontchartrain basin, a large estuarine system connected to the Gulf of Mexico via the Rigolets and Chef Menteur Pass. This watershed supports diverse fish and wildlife, including migratory birds and commercially important species. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to algal blooms and hypoxia, making effective treatment critical for ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
TERRACE AVE PLANT is located in Slidell, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, United States.
The plant serves approximately 33,225 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into Lake Pontchartrain and eventually the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is regulated via an NPDES permit issued by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality.
For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is standard, with potential additional nutrient removal if the receiving water body is sensitive to eutrophication.
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