Overview
Cobden wastewater treatment plant in Victoria, Australia, serves 2,580 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 667.51 megalitres annually, operating under Australian water quality regulations.
Cobden wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Cobden, Victoria, Australia, within the Shire of Corangamite. The plant serves a population of 2,580 and operates under the regulatory framework of the Victorian Environment Protection Authority (EPA), which sets discharge standards for inland facilities. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small agglomerations in Australia. It discharges 667.51 megalitres of treated wastewater annually. As an inland facility, the plant's operations are subject to state-level water quality guidelines that protect receiving environments. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the broader coastal basin of western Victoria. The region supports agricultural activities and native ecosystems, making effective wastewater management important for maintaining water quality in downstream rivers and estuaries.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local creeks that flow toward the Southern Ocean via the Curdies River system. This coastal catchment supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural water use. Effective treatment helps protect downstream water quality in the ecologically sensitive coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on S T W Road in Cobden, Victoria, Australia, within the Shire of Corangamite.
The plant serves a population of 2,580 people in the Cobden area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain toward the Southern Ocean via the Curdies River system.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for small inland communities under Victorian EPA regulations.
The plant operates under the Victorian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) regulations, which set discharge limits to protect water quality in receiving environments.
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