Overview
Cathay Lagoon wastewater treatment plant serves 67 people in Cathay, North Dakota, USA. It provides secondary treatment with a discharge volume of 37.85 units.
Cathay Lagoon is a wastewater treatment plant located in Cathay, North Dakota, serving a small population of 67 residents. The facility is situated in Wells County and operates as part of the local municipal infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the US Clean Water Act for small communities. With a designed capacity of 37.85 units and a matching discharge volume, the facility is sized appropriately for its service area. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the James River basin. This region is part of the larger Missouri River system, supporting agricultural and natural habitats in the Great Plains.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the James River watershed, which flows into the Missouri River and eventually the Mississippi River. This region supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for irrigation and wildlife in the Northern Great Plains. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Cathay Lagoon is located at 335 1st Street, Cathay, North Dakota, in Wells County, United States.
The plant serves a population of 67 residents in the Cathay area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the James River basin and ultimately the Missouri River system.
Cathay Lagoon provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the US Clean Water Act for small communities.
As a US facility, Cathay Lagoon operates under the Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal plants. Permits are typically issued by the state environmental agency.
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