Overview
Dunedoo Wastewater Treatment Plant is a secondary treatment facility serving the town of Dunedoo in New South Wales, Australia. It treats wastewater for approximately 974 residents and discharges a volume of 251.99 megaliters per year.
The Dunedoo Wastewater Treatment Plant is located on the Golden Highway in Dunedoo, New South Wales, within the Warrumbungle Shire Council area. This facility serves a small rural community of around 974 people, providing essential wastewater treatment services to the town. The plant operates at a secondary treatment level, which is appropriate for a small agglomeration under Australian regulatory standards. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant discharges approximately 251.99 megaliters of treated wastewater annually. The treated effluent from the plant is released into the local environment, contributing to the health of nearby waterways. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Macquarie River catchment, which ultimately drains into the Darling River system and the Murray-Darling Basin, a vital ecological and agricultural region in Australia.
Environmental context
The Dunedoo Wastewater Treatment Plant discharges into the Macquarie River catchment, part of the larger Murray-Darling Basin. This basin is one of Australia's most significant river systems, supporting diverse aquatic life and extensive agricultural activities. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The Dunedoo Wastewater Treatment Plant is located on the Golden Highway in Dunedoo, New South Wales, Australia, within the Warrumbungle Shire Council area.
The plant serves a population of approximately 974 residents in the town of Dunedoo.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local environment, contributing to the Macquarie River catchment, which is part of the Murray-Darling Basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Australian standards for small communities.
In Australia, wastewater treatment is regulated by state and territory environmental protection agencies. For New South Wales, the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) issues licenses under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997, setting discharge limits to protect water quality.
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