GLENFIELD LAGOON Wastewater Treatment Plant, Glenfield, North Dakota

GLENFIELD LAGOON is a wastewater treatment facility located in Glenfield, North Dakota, serving a small population of 91 residents. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater. It is situated in a rural area of Foster County, reflecting the typical infrastructure for small communities in the region. The plant's designed capacity is 75.71 megaliters, and it currently discharges 37.85 megaliters of treated effluent annually. As a facility in the United States, it operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. These permits set limits on pollutant levels to protect water quality. For small secondary treatment plants like this, compliance with effluent guidelines is critical to prevent environmental harm. The treated wastewater from GLENFIELD LAGOON is discharged into local surface waters, likely a nearby stream or wetland that drains into the James River basin. The James River flows south through North Dakota and eventually into the Missouri River, which is a major tributary of the Mississippi River. This connection highlights the plant's role in protecting downstream water quality in a region characterized by agricultural land use and prairie ecosystems.

The plant discharges into a local water body that is part of the James River watershed, which flows into the Missouri River and ultimately the Mississippi River. This drainage network supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture. The surrounding area is primarily agricultural, so the plant's effluent must meet standards to prevent nutrient pollution that could harm downstream ecosystems.