Overview
FORDVILLE LAGOON is a secondary treatment plant in Walsh County, North Dakota, serving a small population of 212. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways.
FORDVILLE LAGOON is a wastewater treatment facility located near Fordville Airport in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States. The plant serves a small community of 212 people, reflecting its role in a rural setting. As a lagoon system, it provides secondary treatment, which is typical for small agglomerations in the region. The plant has a designed capacity of 75.71 units and discharges a similar volume of treated wastewater. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, facilities of this scale are regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality. Secondary treatment ensures removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent from FORDVILLE LAGOON is released into local surface waters, which eventually drain into the Red River of the North basin. This river system flows north into Lake Winnipeg in Canada, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing important habitat for migratory birds. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in this sensitive watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Red River of the North basin. This river flows northward into Lake Winnipeg, a large lake that supports diverse fish populations and serves as a critical stopover for migratory waterfowl. The watershed is ecologically sensitive due to its flat terrain and agricultural runoff, making proper wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and aquatic health.
Frequently asked questions
FORDVILLE LAGOON is located near Fordville Airport on 57th Street Northeast in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States.
The plant serves a population of 212 people, typical of a small rural community in North Dakota.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local surface waters that are part of the Red River of the North basin, which flows north to Lake Winnipeg.
As a U.S. facility, FORDVILLE LAGOON operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permit requirements enforced by the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is standard for small communities under U.S. regulations and effectively removes organic pollutants and suspended solids.
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