Overview
Chiltern wastewater treatment plant in Victoria, Australia, provides secondary treatment for a small community of about 1,663 people, discharging treated effluent into the local watershed.
Chiltern wastewater treatment plant serves the small town of Chiltern in Victoria, Australia. The facility provides secondary treatment for a population of approximately 1,663 residents, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater for this rural community. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the standard required under Australian wastewater regulations for inland communities of this size. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the Victorian Environment Protection Authority (EPA), which issues discharge permits to ensure compliance with environmental standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local catchment, which ultimately drains into the Murray River system, a major waterway in southeastern Australia. This river supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a vital water source for agriculture and communities along its course.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Murray-Darling Basin, Australia's largest river system. The receiving waters support a range of aquatic life, including native fish species and waterbirds. The basin is ecologically sensitive due to historical water extraction and drought impacts, making proper wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 94 McLean Street, Chiltern, Victoria, Australia, in the Shire of Indigo.
The plant serves approximately 1,663 residents of Chiltern and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local catchment, which flows into the Murray River system within the Murray-Darling Basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard requirement under Australian regulations for inland communities of this size.
The plant operates under the Victorian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) regulations, which set discharge standards to protect water quality in the Murray-Darling Basin.
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