Overview
Delungra wastewater treatment plant in New South Wales, Australia, serves 660 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 170.76 megalitres annually, protecting local waterways.
Delungra wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located on Burnett Street in Delungra, New South Wales, Australia. It serves a small population of 660 residents in the Inverell Shire Council area, operating under the regulatory framework of the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its small population scale. Under Australian water quality guidelines, secondary treatment ensures significant reduction of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's annual discharge volume is 170.76 megalitres, reflecting the modest size of the community it serves. The treated effluent is released into the local catchment, which ultimately drains into the Gwydir River system and then into the Murray-Darling Basin. This basin is a vital ecological and agricultural resource in southeastern Australia, supporting diverse aquatic life and extensive irrigation. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in this important river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Gwydir River catchment, part of the Murray-Darling Basin, Australia's largest river system. The basin supports a range of ecosystems, including wetlands and floodplain forests, and is critical for agriculture. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Burnett Street in Delungra, New South Wales, Australia, within the Inverell Shire Council area.
The plant serves approximately 660 residents of Delungra and the surrounding area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local catchment, which flows into the Gwydir River system and ultimately the Murray-Darling Basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is standard for small communities in Australia and ensures significant reduction of organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority, which enforces national water quality guidelines and discharge standards to protect the environment.
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