Overview
Woodworth WWTP serves approximately 1,096 residents in Woodworth, Louisiana. The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater plants.
Woodworth WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Woodworth, Rapides Parish, Louisiana. Serving a population of around 1,096, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater in a rural setting. As a U.S. facility, Woodworth WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, administered by the EPA and typically enforced by state agencies. For small communities like Woodworth, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, ensuring that effluent meets federal guidelines before discharge. The plant's design and operation align with these national regulations. The treated effluent from Woodworth WWTP is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Red River basin, eventually reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. This downstream connection underscores the plant's role in protecting water quality in a region known for its wetlands and aquatic biodiversity.
Environmental context
Woodworth WWTP discharges into tributaries of the Red River, which flows southward to the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and migratory birds. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area, which is part of the larger Mississippi River drainage system.
Frequently asked questions
Woodworth WWTP is located on Brookwood Drive in Woodworth, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States.
Woodworth WWTP serves approximately 1,096 residents in the Woodworth area.
The treated effluent from Woodworth WWTP is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Red River basin, which flows to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
Woodworth WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater plants. The facility is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality.
For small communities like Woodworth, secondary treatment is the standard requirement under the Clean Water Act. This typically involves biological treatment processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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