Overview
Grand Forks Lagoon is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA. It treats wastewater from approximately 52,838 residents.
Grand Forks Lagoon is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, serving a population of around 52,838. The plant is part of the city's infrastructure for managing domestic and industrial wastewater. As a facility in the United States, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the state of North Dakota. The treated effluent is discharged into the Red River of the North, which flows northward into Lake Winnipeg in Canada. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is an important waterway for the region. The plant's operations are subject to environmental regulations to protect downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Red River of the North, which flows north through Manitoba, Canada, into Lake Winnipeg. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and migratory birds. The Red River is prone to seasonal flooding, which can impact nutrient loading and water quality in downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Grand Forks Lagoon is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA, at 182 South 5th Street in the downtown area.
The plant serves approximately 52,838 residents in the Grand Forks area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Red River of the North, which flows northward into Lake Winnipeg in Canada.
As a US municipal wastewater plant, Grand Forks Lagoon operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the state of North Dakota, which sets limits on pollutant discharges to protect water quality.
For a population of about 50,000, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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