Overview
VIVIAN STP serves approximately 4,156 residents in Vivian, Louisiana. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed within the Red River basin.
VIVIAN STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Vivian, Caddo Parish, Louisiana. Serving a population of around 4,156, the facility is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure managed under the U.S. Clean Water Act. As a small-scale treatment plant, VIVIAN STP is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality oversee compliance with secondary treatment standards typical for facilities of this size. The plant's treated effluent enters the local drainage network, which flows into the Red River and ultimately the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for communities downstream in the Gulf of Mexico region.
Environmental context
VIVIAN STP discharges into the Red River basin, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system. The Red River flows through Louisiana and into the Atchafalaya River, which empties into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports important fish and wildlife habitats, including migratory bird corridors and freshwater wetlands that provide natural water filtration and flood control.
Frequently asked questions
VIVIAN STP is located at 167 East Louisiana Avenue in Vivian, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States.
VIVIAN STP serves approximately 4,156 residents in the Vivian area.
VIVIAN STP discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Red River basin and eventually the Mississippi River.
VIVIAN STP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, requiring secondary treatment for municipal wastewater.
For small communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems, with NPDES permits specifying effluent limits for BOD, TSS, and other parameters.
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