Overview
Grenfell wastewater treatment plant in New South Wales, Australia, serves approximately 2,354 people with secondary treatment. The plant discharges 609.15 ML/year into the local environment.
The Grenfell wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Grenfell, New South Wales, Australia, within the Weddin Shire Council area. It serves a population of around 2,354 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility. The plant is operational and provides secondary treatment to manage the town's wastewater. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant meets the standard requirements for organic matter and suspended solids removal. In Australia, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under state and national guidelines, with the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority overseeing compliance. For small agglomerations like Grenfell, secondary treatment is typical and aligns with best practice for inland communities. The treated effluent is discharged at a volume of 609.15 megalitres per year. The plant is located inland, over 50 km from the coast. The local watershed drains into the Lachlan River system, part of the Murray-Darling Basin, which supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural activities downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately flows into the Lachlan River, a tributary of the Murrumbidgee River within the Murray-Darling Basin. This basin is one of Australia's most significant river systems, supporting irrigated agriculture, wetlands, and native fish species. The secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The Grenfell wastewater treatment plant is located on Memory Street in Grenfell, New South Wales, Australia, within the Weddin Shire Council area.
The plant serves approximately 2,354 people, making it a small-scale municipal facility for the town of Grenfell.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which removes organic matter and suspended solids to meet standard environmental discharge requirements.
In Australia, wastewater treatment is regulated by state environment protection authorities. For New South Wales, the EPA sets discharge limits under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act. Secondary treatment is typical for small inland communities.
The plant discharges 609.15 megalitres per year of treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Lachlan River system.
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