Overview
Richardton Lagoon is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 529 people in Stark County, North Dakota, USA. It discharges treated effluent at a volume of 227.13 megaliters per year.
Richardton Lagoon is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located near Interstate 94 in Stark County, North Dakota, United States. The plant serves a small population of 529 residents, reflecting the rural character of the region. As a secondary treatment facility, Richardton Lagoon meets the minimum standard required under the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater treatment. The plant has a designed capacity of 378.54 megaliters per year and currently treats an annual discharge volume of 227.13 megaliters, indicating operational headroom. The treated effluent from Richardton Lagoon is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Missouri River basin. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for agriculture and recreation in the Great Plains region.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Stark County watershed, which is part of the larger Missouri River drainage basin. The Missouri River and its tributaries provide critical habitat for fish species such as pallid sturgeon and paddlefish, and support migratory waterfowl along the Central Flyway. The semi-arid climate of North Dakota means that maintaining water quality in these rivers is essential for both ecological health and human use.
Frequently asked questions
Richardton Lagoon is located near Interstate 94 in Stark County, North Dakota, United States, with coordinates 46.886 N, -102.912 W.
The plant serves a population of 529 people, typical of a small rural community in North Dakota.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Missouri River basin. The annual discharge volume is 227.13 megaliters.
Richardton Lagoon provides secondary treatment, which is the standard requirement under the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants.
As a US facility, Richardton Lagoon operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the state of North Dakota.
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