Overview
Curlewis wastewater treatment plant in New South Wales, Australia, serves a small population of 886 with secondary treatment. It discharges 229.26 megaliters annually, supporting local water quality.
Curlewis wastewater treatment plant is located in the small town of Curlewis, New South Wales, Australia, within the Gunnedah Shire Council area. The plant serves a population of approximately 886 residents, reflecting its role as a small-scale municipal facility in a rural setting. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. Under Australian regulatory frameworks, such as the National Water Quality Management Strategy, secondary treatment is appropriate for small communities to protect receiving water environments. The plant discharges 229.26 megaliters of treated wastewater annually. The treated effluent is released into the local environment, contributing to the Namoi River catchment, which flows into the Barwon River and ultimately the Murray-Darling Basin. This basin is a vital ecological and agricultural region, supporting diverse aquatic life and irrigation. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in this sensitive inland system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Namoi River catchment, part of the Murray-Darling Basin, Australia's largest river system. This basin supports critical habitats for native fish species and waterbirds, and its water is used for agriculture. The secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants, protecting downstream ecosystems in this semi-arid region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Curlewis Common Road in Curlewis, New South Wales, Australia, within the Gunnedah Shire Council area.
The plant serves approximately 886 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater.
The plant operates under the National Water Quality Management Strategy, which sets guidelines for treatment levels based on population and receiving water sensitivity. Secondary treatment is standard for small communities.
The treated effluent enters the Namoi River catchment, which flows into the Barwon River and ultimately the Murray-Darling Basin, a major ecological and agricultural system.
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