HITTERDAL WWTF - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Hitterdal, Minnesota

HITTERDAL WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Hitterdal, Clay County, Minnesota. It serves a small population of 201 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant is situated in the Red River Valley region, which is part of the larger Hudson Bay drainage basin. The facility provides secondary treatment, a standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for most municipal plants. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's designed capacity is 124.92 volume units, matching its discharge volume, indicating it operates at full capacity. As a small facility, it is subject to state-level NPDES permitting under the EPA's delegated authority to Minnesota. The treated effluent from HITTERDAL WWTF likely discharges into a local waterway that eventually flows into the Red River of the North, which drains northward into Lake Winnipeg and ultimately into Hudson Bay. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and ecosystems. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in this sensitive prairie river system.

HITTERDAL WWTF discharges into a tributary of the Red River of the North, which flows through the Red River Valley into Lake Winnipeg and then to Hudson Bay. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting migratory birds, fish species, and wetland habitats. The region's flat terrain and agricultural runoff make water quality management crucial for maintaining the health of downstream ecosystems.