Overview
Daguragu wastewater treatment plant serves the remote community of Daguragu in the Northern Territory, Australia. It provides secondary treatment for a small population of 165.
The Daguragu wastewater treatment plant is located in the remote community of Daguragu, within the Victoria Daly Region of the Northern Territory, Australia. It serves a small population of 165 residents, typical of many isolated Indigenous communities in the region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a standard level for small communities in Australia. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority (NT EPA), which sets discharge standards to protect local water resources. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local environment, likely into a nearby watercourse or via land application. The region is part of the Victoria River catchment, which drains into the Timor Sea. The plant's operation is critical for protecting local groundwater and surface water quality in this ecologically sensitive arid zone.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the remote Gurindji region of the Northern Territory, within the Victoria River catchment. The Victoria River flows northward into the Joseph Bonaparte Gulf, part of the Timor Sea. The area supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this arid, ecologically sensitive environment.
Frequently asked questions
The Daguragu wastewater treatment plant is located in the remote community of Daguragu, in the Victoria Daly Region of the Northern Territory, Australia.
The plant serves a small population of 165 residents, typical of many remote Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for small communities under Australian wastewater regulations.
The plant operates under the Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority (NT EPA) guidelines, which set discharge standards to protect local water resources. For small remote communities, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to meet environmental requirements.
The plant protects the Victoria River catchment, which drains into the Timor Sea. Its secondary treatment helps maintain water quality in an arid, ecologically sensitive region that supports diverse aquatic life and migratory birds.
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