Overview
Pick City Lagoon is a secondary treatment plant serving 123 people in Pick City, North Dakota. It discharges 56.78 megaliters of treated wastewater annually, with a designed capacity of 75.71 megaliters.
Pick City Lagoon is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Pick City, Mercer County, North Dakota, United States. The plant serves a small population of 123 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. It operates as a lagoon system providing secondary treatment, which is typical for small communities in the region. The plant has a designed capacity of 75.71 megaliters and reports an annual discharge volume of 56.78 megaliters. As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the state of North Dakota. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is the standard requirement to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Missouri River system. The Missouri River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for irrigation and recreation downstream. The plant's location near the river underscores the importance of effective wastewater treatment for maintaining regional water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Missouri River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and migratory birds. The area is part of the Northern Great Plains, where water resources are critical for agriculture and ecosystems. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient loading and protects downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Pick City Lagoon is located on South 2nd Lane Southeast in Pick City, Mercer County, North Dakota, United States.
The plant serves a small population of 123 residents, typical of a rural community in North Dakota.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Missouri River system, a major tributary of the Mississippi River.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the state of North Dakota, requiring secondary treatment for this scale.
For very small communities, lagoon systems providing secondary treatment are common due to low cost and simple operation, meeting EPA standards for small wastewater systems.
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