Overview
New Leipzig Lagoon is a secondary treatment plant serving 221 residents in New Leipzig, North Dakota. It discharges 113.56 million gallons per day, operating under US EPA Clean Water Act regulations.
New Leipzig Lagoon is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in New Leipzig, Grant County, North Dakota. The plant serves a small population of 221 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. It is situated at 74 1st Avenue East, within the town's residential and agricultural landscape. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. Its designed capacity is 113.56 million gallons per day, with a corresponding discharge volume. As a small-scale facility, it operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring compliance with effluent limits. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Missouri River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in the Great Plains region, where water resources are vital for agriculture and ecosystems. Its operation helps prevent nutrient pollution and maintains the ecological health of receiving waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Missouri River, which flows through the Great Plains and eventually joins the Mississippi River. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use make water quality management critical for sustaining aquatic life and irrigation. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, supporting the ecological integrity of downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
New Leipzig Lagoon is located at 74 1st Avenue East in New Leipzig, Grant County, North Dakota, United States.
The plant serves a population of 221 residents, reflecting the small rural community of New Leipzig.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Missouri River basin, after secondary treatment.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with an NPDES permit issued by the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality, which sets effluent limits for secondary treatment.
For small communities, lagoon systems providing secondary treatment are common, as they are cost-effective and meet EPA requirements for reducing organic matter and solids.
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