Overview
GRENORA LAGOON is a secondary treatment plant serving 244 residents in Grenora, North Dakota. It discharges 75.71 million gallons per year into local waterways.
GRENORA LAGOON is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Grenora, a small town in Williams County, North Dakota. The plant serves a population of approximately 244 residents, reflecting the rural character of the region. It operates as a lagoon system, a common treatment approach for small communities in the northern Great Plains. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The facility has a designed capacity of 75.71 million gallons per year, and its discharge volume matches this capacity, indicating full utilization. As a U.S. facility, it operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the state of North Dakota, ensuring compliance with federal water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local surface waters, likely a nearby creek or drainage that flows into the Missouri River basin. The plant plays a vital role in protecting downstream water quality in a region where agriculture and natural habitats depend on clean water. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and maintains the ecological health of the watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse that is part of the Missouri River watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The region's semi-arid climate and reliance on groundwater and surface water for agriculture make proper wastewater treatment essential. The plant helps protect downstream aquatic habitats and supports the ecological integrity of the prairie stream system.
Frequently asked questions
GRENORA LAGOON is located in Grenora, Williams County, North Dakota, United States, near the intersection of Centennial Bar and Railroad Avenue.
The plant serves a population of 244 residents, typical of a small rural community in North Dakota.
The treated effluent is discharged into local surface waters, likely a creek or drainage that flows into the Missouri River basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), administered by the state of North Dakota.
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