Overview
Davenport Lagoon is a secondary treatment plant serving 252 residents in Davenport, North Dakota. It discharges treated wastewater with a volume of 37.85 units, operating under US EPA NPDES regulations.
Davenport Lagoon is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Davenport, Cass County, North Dakota. The plant serves a small population of 252 residents, reflecting the rural character of the community. It is situated inland, far from coastal waters, and its operations are governed by the US Clean Water Act. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in the United States. Its designed capacity is 75.71 units, with a current discharge volume of 37.85 units, indicating operational headroom. As a lagoon system, it relies on natural biological processes to treat wastewater before discharge. The treated effluent is released into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Red River of the North basin, which flows north into Lake Winnipeg in Canada. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for waterfowl. The plant's performance is critical to maintaining water quality in this sensitive prairie ecosystem.
Environmental context
Davenport Lagoon discharges into local streams that are part of the Red River of the North basin. This river system flows northward into Lake Winnipeg, a large freshwater lake in Manitoba, Canada. The watershed supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds along the Central Flyway. Protecting water quality in this basin is essential for downstream ecosystems and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
Davenport Lagoon is located at 100 Main Street, Davenport, Cass County, North Dakota, United States.
The plant serves a population of 252 residents.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Red River of the North basin, which ultimately flows into Lake Winnipeg.
As a US facility, Davenport Lagoon operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the state of North Dakota.
Small plants serving populations under 500 often use lagoon systems providing secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard under the Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater.
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