URANIA STP - Urania, Louisiana Wastewater Treatment Plant

URANIA STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Urania, LaSalle Parish, Louisiana, United States. The plant serves a small community of about 1,200 people, providing essential sanitation services for the town. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act. The plant employs secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for municipal wastewater facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 1,059.91 m³/day and a reported discharge volume of 681.37 m³/day, indicating it operates below its maximum capacity. Treated effluent from URANIA STP is discharged into local waterways that eventually drain into the Ouachita River basin. The Ouachita River flows south through Louisiana and joins the Red River, which ultimately reaches the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a role in protecting the water quality of these downstream ecosystems, which support diverse aquatic life and recreational activities.

URANIA STP discharges into the Ouachita River basin, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system. The Ouachita River flows through forested and agricultural areas before joining the Red River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including several species of freshwater mussels and migratory birds. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.