2009-0096
INTRODUCED BY: V.J. ST. PIERRE, JR., PARISH PRESIDENT
(DEPARTMENT OF WASTEWATER)
RESOLUTION NO.
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A resolution notifying the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality that the St. Charles Parish Department of Wastewater has reviewed the Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Environmental Audit Report for LA0032131 - Luling Oxidation Pond, and set forth the required action.
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WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Environmental Audit Report Program is designed to encourage municipal wastewater facilities to provide compliance maintenance prior to becoming noncompliant; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary to submit the Environmental Audit to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality along with this resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL, do hereby notify the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality that the St. Charles Parish Department of Wastewater has reviewed the Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Environmental Audit Report and sets forth the following action necessary to maintain permit requirements contained in Luling Oxidation Pond:
a. A continuous program of monitoring, smoke testing and upgrading of existing sewer collection lines, including the use of camera equipment to inspect the gravity lines in the system.
b. The Department has a preventive maintenance program. This program consists of upgrading and rehabilitation of manholes, collection lines and lift stations including control panels. Engineering and design upgrades of a major lift station and rerouting of a second lift station is complete. This is scheduled to go out for bid in the first half of 2009.
Domestic waste from the communities/areas of Ama, Luling, Boutte, Willowdale, Willowridge, Mimosa, Lakewood and Davis Plantation is treated through the Luling Oxidation Pond. Modifications/upgrades to the Pond are planned to enhance tre...
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