Overview
Clare wastewater treatment plant serves the Sevenhill area in South Australia, Australia. It is an operational facility serving a population of approximately 4,581.
The Clare wastewater treatment plant is located on Spring Farm Road in Sevenhill, within the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council area of South Australia, Australia. This operational facility serves a population of around 4,581 residents, providing essential wastewater management for the local community. As a plant in Australia, it operates under the national regulatory framework for wastewater treatment, which includes state-level environmental protection authorities. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, contributing to the protection of water quality in the region. The area is part of the broader Murray-Darling Basin drainage system, which is ecologically significant for its diverse aquatic habitats and agricultural importance.
Environmental context
The plant is located inland in South Australia, within the Murray-Darling Basin, one of Australia's most important river systems. The basin supports a wide range of ecosystems, including wetlands and floodplains that provide habitat for native species. Treated wastewater from the plant ultimately flows into the basin's waterways, which drain to the Southern Ocean via the Murray River mouth. Maintaining water quality in this basin is critical for both ecological health and downstream users.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Spring Farm Road in Sevenhill, within the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council area of South Australia, Australia.
The plant serves a population of approximately 4,581 residents in the Sevenhill and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, likely into waterways within the Murray-Darling Basin, which ultimately drains to the Southern Ocean.
The plant operates under Australian national and state environmental regulations, including the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act and South Australian EPA guidelines for wastewater treatment.
For small agglomerations in Australia, typical treatment includes primary and secondary processes such as sedimentation and biological treatment, often followed by disinfection, to meet state discharge standards.
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