Overview
Alexander Lagoon wastewater treatment plant serves the small community of Alexander, North Dakota. It provides secondary treatment and discharges treated water into the local watershed.
The Alexander Lagoon wastewater treatment plant is located in Alexander, McKenzie County, North Dakota, serving a population of approximately 223 residents. As a small municipal facility, it plays a vital role in managing local wastewater for this rural community. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. Its designed capacity is 75.71 million gallons per day, matching the current discharge volume, indicating the plant is operating at full capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Missouri River system. This river is a major tributary of the Mississippi River, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for communities downstream. The plant's operation helps protect water quality in this important regional basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which flows into the Little Missouri River and then the Missouri River. The Missouri River is a critical water source for agriculture, recreation, and ecosystems across the Great Plains. Downstream, the river supports diverse fish species and migratory birds, making water quality management essential for ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Manning Avenue in Alexander, McKenzie County, North Dakota, United States.
The plant serves approximately 223 residents in the small community of Alexander, North Dakota.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to break down organic matter, meeting standard U.S. Clean Water Act requirements.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Little Missouri River and eventually the Missouri River.
As a U.S. municipal plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
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