Overview
Avenel wastewater treatment plant in Victoria, Australia, serves a small population of 1,084 with secondary treatment. It discharges treated effluent to local waterways, supporting the Goulburn River catchment.
Avenel wastewater treatment plant is located on Martins Road in Tabilk, within the Shire of Strathbogie, Victoria, Australia. It serves a small community of approximately 1,084 people, reflecting its role as a local municipal facility in a rural setting. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Australian regulations for inland discharges. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's discharge volume is recorded at 280.39 megalitres per year, indicating consistent operation. Treated effluent from the plant is released into the local environment, ultimately draining into the Goulburn River system, a major tributary of the Murray River. This catchment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for agriculture and regional water supply. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically significant basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Goulburn River catchment, which flows into the Murray River and eventually reaches the Southern Ocean via the Murray Mouth. This basin supports a range of native fish species and is a key water source for irrigation and communities. The secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, mitigating risks of algal blooms in downstream waterways.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Martins Road in Tabilk, within the Shire of Strathbogie, Victoria, Australia.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,084 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the Goulburn River catchment, part of the Murray-Darling Basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required for inland discharges under Australian regulations.
Australian wastewater treatment plants are regulated under state and national guidelines, including the National Water Quality Management Strategy. For small inland plants like Avenel, secondary treatment is typically mandated to protect receiving water bodies.
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