Overview
Baudette WWTP is a secondary treatment plant in Baudette, Minnesota, serving approximately 1,106 people. It discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed within 50 km of the coast.
Baudette WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Baudette, Minnesota, United States. The plant serves a small community of about 1,106 residents and 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 communities of this size in the US. It has a designed capacity of 1,006.92 volume units and a current discharge volume of 681.37 volume units, indicating operational capacity below design. The facility is situated inland but within 50 km of the coast, meaning its discharge may eventually reach coastal waters. The treated effluent from Baudette WWTP is released into the local watershed, which drains into the Rainy River and ultimately into Lake of the Woods, a large freshwater lake on the US-Canada border. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important recreational and ecological resource in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rainy River watershed, which flows into Lake of the Woods, a large lake that drains into the Winnipeg River and eventually into Hudson Bay. The lake supports a variety of fish species and migratory birds, making it ecologically sensitive. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect water quality in this downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
Baudette WWTP is located in Baudette, Minnesota, United States, near the Rainy River and Lake of the Woods.
The plant serves approximately 1,106 residents in the Baudette area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Rainy River and eventually into Lake of the Woods.
Baudette WWTP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal discharges and requires NPDES permits issued by the state or EPA.
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