Overview
NAPOLEON LAGOON is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Napoleon, North Dakota. It treats municipal wastewater for a population of 792 with a designed capacity of 454.25 cubic meters per day.
NAPOLEON LAGOON is a wastewater treatment facility located in Napoleon, North Dakota, United States. The plant serves a small community of approximately 792 residents, providing essential sanitation services for the city. It is situated on West Lake Avenue in Logan County. The plant operates at the secondary treatment level, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater treatment. With a designed capacity of 454.25 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 378.54 cubic meters per day, the facility is operating below its capacity. This treatment level effectively removes organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent from NAPOLEON LAGOON is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Missouri River watershed. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region. Its operation helps maintain the ecological health of the surrounding prairie landscape and supports the long-term sustainability of local water resources.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into receiving waters that ultimately flow into the Missouri River basin, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for fish species such as walleye and northern pike. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protects downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
NAPOLEON LAGOON is located on West Lake Avenue in Napoleon, Logan County, North Dakota, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 792 residents in the city of Napoleon.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Missouri River watershed, ultimately flowing into the Mississippi River system.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater treatment plants.
As a U.S. facility, NAPOLEON LAGOON operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the state of North Dakota.
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