Overview
Casterton wastewater treatment plant in Victoria, Australia serves about 2,012 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 520.66 ML/year into the local catchment, supporting the Glenelg River basin.
Casterton wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Casterton, Victoria, Australia, within the Shire of Glenelg. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,012 people, making it a small-scale municipal facility. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates under Australian state and federal environmental regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. Secondary treatment is typical for small communities in Australia. The plant discharges an annual volume of 520.66 megalitres of treated effluent into the local environment. The treated wastewater is released into the Glenelg River catchment, which flows into the Southern Ocean via Discovery Bay. The Glenelg River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in western Victoria. The plant's operations are managed to protect downstream water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Glenelg River catchment, which drains into the Southern Ocean via Discovery Bay. The Glenelg River is a key waterway in Victoria, supporting native fish species and riparian habitats. Downstream environments include wetlands and estuarine areas that are ecologically sensitive, requiring careful management of nutrient and pathogen loads from treated effluent.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 41 Gilmores Road, Casterton, in the Shire of Glenelg, Victoria, Australia.
The plant serves approximately 2,012 people, making it a small-scale municipal facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Glenelg River catchment, which flows into the Southern Ocean via Discovery Bay.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment for removing organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Australian state and federal environmental regulations, including the Victorian Environment Protection Act, which sets discharge standards to protect water quality in the Glenelg River catchment.
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