Overview
MAXBASS LAGOON is a secondary treatment plant serving Maxbass, North Dakota. It discharges 37.85 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 75.71 m³/day.
MAXBASS LAGOON is a wastewater treatment facility located in Maxbass, North Dakota, United States. It serves a small population of 84 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant operates under secondary treatment standards, which is typical for small communities in the region. The plant has a designed capacity of 75.71 m³/day and currently discharges 37.85 m³/day, indicating it operates well below its capacity. As a US facility, it is subject to the Clean Water Act and likely operates under an EPA NPDES permit issued by the state of North Dakota, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Souris River basin, eventually reaching the Hudson Bay via the Nelson River system. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems from untreated wastewater.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Souris River watershed, which flows north into Canada and ultimately drains into Hudson Bay. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory waterfowl. The secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, protecting downstream water quality in this sensitive prairie ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
MAXBASS LAGOON is located at 272 2nd Avenue, Maxbass, Bottineau County, North Dakota, United States.
The plant serves a population of 84 residents.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Souris River watershed, which flows north into Canada and eventually reaches Hudson Bay.
As a US wastewater treatment plant, MAXBASS LAGOON operates under the Clean Water Act and is likely permitted through the EPA's NPDES program, with enforcement by the state of North Dakota.
For small communities in the US, secondary treatment is standard, as required by the Clean Water Act. This typically involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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