Overview
Vinton Harbor and Terminal District is a projected secondary wastewater treatment plant in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, serving 1,000 people. It discharges 140.06 million gallons per day and has a designed capacity of 140.06.
Vinton Harbor and Terminal District is a planned wastewater treatment facility located in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States. The plant is designed to serve a population of 1,000 and will provide secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater before discharge. The plant's designed capacity is 140.06 million gallons per day, with a corresponding discharge volume. As a projected facility, it is not yet operational but will be subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring compliance with federal water quality standards. The treated effluent will be discharged into local waterways within the Calcasieu River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and ecosystems. The plant's secondary treatment will help protect downstream water quality and reduce nutrient loading to the Gulf.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Calcasieu River basin, which drains into the Calcasieu Ship Channel and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports estuarine habitats and is a critical migratory corridor for fish and birds. Secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping to maintain oxygen levels and protect aquatic life in the downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Gray Road in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States, near the town of Vinton.
The plant is designed to serve a population of 1,000 people.
The treated effluent will be discharged into local waterways within the Calcasieu River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, it will operate under the Clean Water Act and require an NPDES permit from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, which sets limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
For small communities, secondary treatment is standard, as mandated by the Clean Water Act. This involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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