HAZELTON LAGOON Wastewater Treatment Plant, Hazelton, North Dakota

HAZELTON LAGOON is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Hazelton, North Dakota, a small community in Emmons County. The plant serves a population of approximately 235 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. As a secondary treatment plant, HAZELTON LAGOON employs biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 75.71 units and operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. For small communities like Hazelton, lagoon systems are common due to their cost-effectiveness and low maintenance. The treated effluent from HAZELTON LAGOON is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Missouri River basin. The Missouri River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River, ultimately flowing into the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality in the region, supporting downstream aquatic ecosystems and recreational uses.

HAZELTON LAGOON discharges into local streams that are part of the Missouri River watershed. The Missouri River flows through the Great Plains and joins the Mississippi River, which empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as catfish and walleye, and are used for irrigation and recreation. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality by reducing nutrient loads that could contribute to algal blooms in the Gulf of Mexico.