Overview
Condobolin wastewater treatment plant in New South Wales, Australia, provides secondary treatment for approximately 2,943 residents. It discharges treated effluent into the local environment, supporting the Lachlan River catchment.
Condobolin wastewater treatment plant is located on Golf Links Road in Condobolin, New South Wales, Australia. It serves the town's population of around 2,943 people as part of the Lachlan Shire Council's municipal infrastructure. The plant is classified as a small-scale facility under Australian regulatory frameworks. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for inland communities in Australia under the National Water Quality Management Strategy. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring effluent meets environmental guidelines before discharge. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local environment, ultimately contributing to the Lachlan River catchment. The Lachlan River flows into the Murrumbidgee River, part of the Murray-Darling Basin, Australia's largest river system. This basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is vital for agriculture and communities in southeastern Australia.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lachlan River catchment, which flows into the Murrumbidgee River and then the Murray River, part of the Murray-Darling Basin. This basin is ecologically significant, supporting wetlands, floodplains, and native fish species. The region experiences a semi-arid climate, making water quality management critical for downstream ecosystems and agricultural water users.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Golf Links Road in Condobolin, New South Wales, Australia, within the Lachlan Shire Council area.
The plant serves approximately 2,943 residents of Condobolin and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local environment, which flows into the Lachlan River catchment, part of the Murray-Darling Basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard for inland communities in Australia under the National Water Quality Management Strategy.
The plant operates under state and national guidelines, including the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority regulations and the National Water Quality Management Strategy, which set standards for effluent quality and environmental protection.
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