Overview
SHEYENNE LAGOON is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 204 people in Sheyenne, North Dakota. It discharges treated water into the local watershed, supporting the region's water quality.
SHEYENNE LAGOON is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Sheyenne, North Dakota, a small community in Eddy County. The plant serves a population of 204 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. As a lagoon-based system, it provides secondary treatment to meet state and federal standards. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 113.56 (units unspecified), the facility manages the community's wastewater needs. The treatment process typical for lagoons involves natural biological degradation, sedimentation, and disinfection before discharge. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Sheyenne River, a tributary of the Red River of the North. This river system flows north into Lake Winnipeg in Canada. The plant's discharge contributes to maintaining water quality in this ecologically important basin, which supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural uses.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Sheyenne River, part of the Red River of the North basin, which flows into Lake Winnipeg. This watershed supports a mix of agricultural and natural habitats, including wetlands and prairie streams. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality, particularly for fish and migratory birds that rely on the river system.
Frequently asked questions
SHEYENNE LAGOON is located at 141 1st Street North, Sheyenne, Eddy County, North Dakota, United States.
The plant serves a population of 204 residents in the community of Sheyenne, North Dakota.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Sheyenne River, a tributary of the Red River of the North.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. Permits are typically issued by the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality.
For small communities like Sheyenne, lagoon systems providing secondary treatment are common due to their cost-effectiveness and low maintenance. These systems rely on natural processes to treat wastewater.
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