South Heart Lagoon, South Heart

Overview

South Heart Lagoon is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 301 residents in South Heart, North Dakota. It discharges treated water into the local watershed, supporting the region's water quality.

South Heart Lagoon is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in South Heart, Stark County, North Dakota. Serving a population of 301, this plant is part of the community's essential infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities of this scale. With a designed capacity of 302.83 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 75.71 cubic meters per day, the plant operates well within its capacity, ensuring reliable treatment. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Missouri River basin. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for the region. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and ecosystem health.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the local watershed, which flows into the Heart River and then the Missouri River. The Missouri River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River, supporting a wide range of fish and wildlife. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting the aquatic ecosystem and downstream water quality.

Frequently asked questions

South Heart Lagoon is located on 7th Street in South Heart, Stark County, North Dakota, United States.

The plant serves a population of 301 residents in the community of South Heart.

The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Heart River and then the Missouri River.

As a U.S. facility, South Heart Lagoon operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the state of North Dakota.

For small communities, secondary treatment is standard, as required by the Clean Water Act. This level effectively removes organic matter and suspended solids.