Overview
Ali Curung wastewater treatment plant serves the remote community of Ali Curung in the Northern Territory, Australia. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 430 and discharges 111.30 megalitres annually.
The Ali Curung wastewater treatment plant is located in the remote community of Ali Curung, within the Barkly Region of the Northern Territory, Australia. This small-scale facility serves a population of approximately 430 residents, providing essential sanitation services in an arid, inland environment. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its small population size. Under Australian regulatory frameworks, small remote communities often rely on secondary treatment to meet environmental standards, with oversight from the Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority (NT EPA). The plant discharges 111.30 megalitres of treated wastewater annually. The treated effluent from the Ali Curung plant is released into the local environment, likely into a dry creek bed or evaporation pond typical of arid-region wastewater management. The surrounding area is part of the Lake Eyre Basin, an internally draining system that supports unique desert ecosystems. Proper treatment is critical to protect groundwater and ephemeral waterholes that sustain local wildlife.
Environmental context
The Ali Curung plant discharges into the arid landscape of the Barkly Region, part of the Lake Eyre Basin. This internally draining basin is ecologically sensitive, supporting ephemeral wetlands and groundwater-dependent ecosystems. The treated effluent may contribute to local waterholes or evaporation basins, which are vital for native fauna in this dry environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Ali Curung, a remote community in the Barkly Region of the Northern Territory, Australia.
The plant serves approximately 430 residents of the Ali Curung community.
The plant discharges 111.30 megalitres of treated wastewater annually into the local arid environment, likely via evaporation ponds or dry creek beds.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is standard for small remote communities in Australia to meet environmental protection standards.
The plant operates under the Northern Territory's environmental regulations, which require appropriate treatment for small communities to protect the sensitive Lake Eyre Basin ecosystem.
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