Overview
Golva Lagoon is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 61 residents in Golva, North Dakota. It discharges 37.85 megaliters annually into the local watershed.
Golva Lagoon is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Golva, a small community in Golden Valley County, North Dakota. The plant serves a population of 61 and operates as a lagoon system providing secondary treatment, which is typical for small rural communities in the region. As a secondary treatment facility, Golva Lagoon meets the minimum requirements under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater treatment. The plant has a designed capacity of 37.85 megaliters per year and discharges a similar volume annually. For small agglomerations like this, lagoon systems are common due to their low operational costs and effectiveness in rural settings. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Missouri River basin. This region is part of the Great Plains, characterized by semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. The plant's discharge supports local water quality and downstream ecosystems, including the Missouri River and its tributaries.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which flows into the Little Missouri River and eventually the Missouri River. The Missouri River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for irrigation and recreation. The region's semi-arid climate means that water quality management is critical for maintaining ecological balance in this sensitive prairie ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
Golva Lagoon is located in Golva, a small town in Golden Valley County, North Dakota, United States.
The plant serves a population of 61 residents, typical of a small rural community.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Little Missouri River and eventually the Missouri River.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard requirement under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater.
As a U.S. facility, Golva Lagoon operates under the Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal plants. The plant is likely permitted through the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality.
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