Antler Lagoon Wastewater Treatment Plant, Antler, North Dakota

Antler Lagoon is a wastewater treatment facility located in Antler, a small town in Bottineau County, North Dakota. Serving a population of 27, this plant is designed for the community's modest wastewater needs, operating as a lagoon system that provides secondary treatment. The plant has a designed capacity of 37.85 cubic meters per day and currently handles an average daily flow of 18.93 cubic meters. As a secondary treatment facility, it meets the standard requirements for municipal wastewater treatment in the United States, which are regulated under the Clean Water Act and enforced through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. The treated effluent from Antler Lagoon is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Souris River basin. This river system flows north into Canada, eventually reaching Hudson Bay. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats in this transboundary watershed.

Antler Lagoon discharges into the Souris River basin, a watershed that spans both the United States and Canada. The Souris River flows northward through North Dakota and Manitoba, eventually emptying into the Assiniboine River and then Lake Winnipeg. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for waterfowl. The plant's secondary treatment helps maintain water quality in this sensitive prairie river system.