Woodworth Lagoon Wastewater Treatment Plant, Woodworth, North Dakota

Woodworth Lagoon is a wastewater treatment facility located in Woodworth, North Dakota, serving a small population of approximately 50 residents. The plant operates as a lagoon system, providing secondary treatment for the community's wastewater. As a secondary treatment plant, Woodworth Lagoon meets the standard requirements for municipal wastewater treatment in the United States under the Clean Water Act. The plant has a designed capacity of 37.85 units, with a discharge volume matching this capacity, indicating full utilization. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, contributing to the protection of the surrounding environment. The plant's inland location in North Dakota means it does not directly impact coastal areas, but it plays a role in maintaining water quality in the regional watershed.

Woodworth Lagoon discharges into local waterways within the Missouri River basin, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and protect downstream aquatic ecosystems, including fish habitats and migratory bird routes in the prairie pothole region.