Overview
REYNOLDS LAGOON is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Reynolds, North Dakota, serving a population of 301. It discharges 75.71 million gallons per year and operates under US EPA NPDES regulations.
REYNOLDS LAGOON is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Reynolds, Grand Forks County, North Dakota. Serving a small population of 301, the plant provides secondary treatment to meet Clean Water Act standards. The plant has a designed capacity of 75.71 million gallons per year and discharges a similar volume. As a secondary treatment facility, it uses biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Under the US Clean Water Act, such plants must comply with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the state. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Red River of the North, which flows northward into Lake Winnipeg in Canada. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for waterfowl. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this sensitive prairie ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Red River of the North basin, which ultimately drains into Lake Winnipeg. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting a variety of fish species and providing habitat for migratory birds. The region's flat terrain and agricultural land use make nutrient management critical to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
REYNOLDS LAGOON is located on Railway Street in Reynolds, Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States.
The plant serves a population of 301 people in the Reynolds area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Red River of the North basin, which flows northward to Lake Winnipeg.
As a US facility, REYNOLDS LAGOON operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality.
Small plants like REYNOLDS LAGOON typically use secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards.
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