Overview
BELCOURT LAGOON is a secondary treatment plant serving Belcourt, North Dakota, with a population of 2,078. It has a designed capacity of 870.64 and discharges 794.94 volume units.
BELCOURT LAGOON is a wastewater treatment facility located in Belcourt, North Dakota, United States. It serves a population of approximately 2,078 residents in the Rolette County area. The plant operates as a lagoon system providing secondary treatment. The plant has a designed capacity of 870.64 and a discharge volume of 794.94. As a secondary treatment facility, it meets the standard requirements under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater treatment. The plant is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which regulates effluent quality and discharge limits. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Souris River basin. The plant's inland location and secondary treatment level help protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and groundwater resources in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Souris River watershed, which flows north into Canada and eventually into Hudson Bay. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use make water quality management important for sustaining local aquatic life and downstream ecosystems. The secondary treatment process reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge.
Frequently asked questions
BELCOURT LAGOON is located on Chief Little Shell Street Northeast in Belcourt, Rolette County, North Dakota, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,078 residents in the Belcourt area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies within the Souris River basin, which flows north into Canada.
BELCOURT LAGOON provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants.
As a U.S. plant, BELCOURT LAGOON operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated via an NPDES permit issued by the state or EPA, ensuring compliance with discharge limits.
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