Overview
Fredonia Lagoon is a secondary treatment plant serving 46 people in Fredonia, North Dakota. It discharges 37.85 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
Fredonia Lagoon is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Fredonia, North Dakota, serving a small population of 46 residents. The plant is situated along State Highway 56 in Haag Township, Logan County, and operates as a lagoon-based secondary treatment system. As a small facility in the United States, Fredonia Lagoon is subject to the Clean Water Act and operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality. The plant has a designed capacity of 37.85 cubic meters per day and currently discharges a similar volume, indicating full utilization of its capacity. The treated effluent from Fredonia Lagoon is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Missouri River basin. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the region's water quality by removing pollutants before discharge, supporting the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
Fredonia Lagoon discharges into local streams that flow into the Missouri River watershed, which eventually reaches the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic matter and suspended solids, helping to protect downstream aquatic life and water quality in this agriculturally intensive region of North Dakota.
Frequently asked questions
Fredonia Lagoon is located on State Highway 56 in Fredonia, Haag Township, Logan County, North Dakota, United States.
Fredonia Lagoon serves a population of 46 residents in the Fredonia area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local streams that are part of the Missouri River basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
Fredonia Lagoon provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
As a US facility, Fredonia Lagoon operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring compliance with discharge standards.
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