ALMONT LAGOON Wastewater Treatment Plant, Almont, North Dakota

ALMONT LAGOON is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Almont, Morton County, North Dakota. It serves a small population of 122 residents, reflecting the rural character of the community. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal discharges. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in the United States. Its designed capacity is 37.85 cubic meters per day, matching the reported discharge volume, indicating full utilization. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Missouri River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems in the Great Plains region.

The plant discharges into the Missouri River watershed, which flows through North Dakota and into the Mississippi River system before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and protect downstream water quality in this agriculturally intensive region.