Overview
CLITHERALL WWTF is a projected secondary treatment plant serving 137 people in Clitherall, Minnesota. It discharges 41.64 units of treated wastewater, with a designed capacity matching that volume.
CLITHERALL WWTF is a projected wastewater treatment facility located in Clitherall, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Designed to serve a small population of 137 residents, the plant is part of the municipal infrastructure for this rural community. The plant is currently in the projected stage, indicating it is planned or under development. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. Secondary treatment typically involves biological oxidation and settling to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's designed capacity is 41.64 units, matching its discharge volume, suggesting it is sized appropriately for the projected population. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a stream or lake within the Otter Tail River watershed, which drains into the Red River of the North and ultimately into Lake Winnipeg. The plant's operation will help protect local water quality and downstream ecosystems in this agriculturally dominated region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a water body within the Otter Tail River watershed, part of the larger Red River Basin that flows north into Lake Winnipeg. This region features numerous lakes and wetlands that support diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as walleye and northern pike. Protecting water quality is critical for maintaining recreational uses and ecological health in this sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
CLITHERALL WWTF is located at 114 North Oak Street, Clitherall, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States.
The plant is designed to serve a population of 137 residents in the Clitherall area.
The facility provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard U.S. Clean Water Act requirements.
As a municipal wastewater plant in the United States, CLITHERALL WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for such facilities. Permits are typically issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).
The plant has a designed capacity of 41.64 units, which matches its discharge volume, indicating it is appropriately sized for the projected population.
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