Overview
STRASBURG LAGOON is a secondary treatment plant serving Strasburg, North Dakota. It treats wastewater for 409 residents with a designed capacity of 227.12 m³/day and discharges 151.42 m³/day.
STRASBURG LAGOON is a wastewater treatment facility located in Strasburg, North Dakota, United States. The plant serves a small population of 409 residents, reflecting the rural character of the community in Emmons County. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 227.12 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 151.42 m³/day, the facility operates below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. As a lagoon system, it relies on natural biological processes to treat wastewater before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Missouri River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and the downstream aquatic environment, supporting the ecological health of the region's rivers and lakes.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into water bodies that flow into the Missouri River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for fish and migratory birds. The secondary treatment process reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping to maintain water quality in the downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
STRASBURG LAGOON is located at 100 North Avenue F, Strasburg, North Dakota, United States.
The plant serves a population of 409 residents in the Strasburg area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the Missouri River basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater.
The plant has a designed capacity of 227.12 m³ per day and currently discharges an average of 151.42 m³ per day.
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