Overview
Martin Lagoon is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Sheridan County, North Dakota, serving a small population of 78. It discharges 37.85 cubic meters of treated effluent daily.
Martin Lagoon is a wastewater treatment facility located in Sheridan County, North Dakota, United States. It serves a small rural population of 78 residents, reflecting the sparse settlement pattern of the region. The plant is situated in the Great Plains, an area characterized by cold winters and low population density. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 37.85 cubic meters per day, and its current discharge volume matches that capacity, indicating full utilization. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Missouri River watershed, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system. This downstream connection highlights the plant's role in protecting water quality in a region where agriculture and natural ecosystems depend on clean water.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Missouri River, which ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico via the Mississippi River. The surrounding area is part of the Northern Great Plains, supporting grasslands and wetlands that provide habitat for migratory birds and aquatic species. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution that could affect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Martin Lagoon is located in Sheridan County, North Dakota, United States, at coordinates 47.834 N, -100.117 W.
The plant serves a small population of 78 residents in a rural area of Sheridan County.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that drain into the Missouri River watershed, part of the Mississippi River basin.
Martin Lagoon provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required under the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
As a US facility, Martin Lagoon operates under the Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal plants. Permits are typically issued by the state environmental agency to ensure compliance with discharge limits.
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