BAGLEY WTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Bagley, Minnesota

BAGLEY WTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 300 Getchell Avenue Northeast in Bagley, Clearwater County, Minnesota. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,423 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under typical regulatory frameworks. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 995.56 units and a discharge volume of 874.43 units, the plant operates within its capacity. As a U.S. facility, it operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, ensuring compliance with federal water quality standards. The treated effluent from BAGLEY WTP is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in this major river system, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions of people.

BAGLEY WTP discharges into a local tributary that flows into the Mississippi River, one of the largest river systems in North America. The Mississippi River basin supports a wide range of aquatic species and provides critical habitat for migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream ecosystems in the river and the Gulf of Mexico.