Overview
Gulargambone wastewater treatment plant in New South Wales, Australia, provides secondary treatment for a small rural community of 486 people, discharging treated effluent into the local environment.
Gulargambone wastewater treatment plant serves the small rural community of Gulargambone in New South Wales, Australia. The plant is located on Box Ridge Road and operates under the Coonamble Shire Council, providing essential sanitation services to approximately 486 residents. The plant employs secondary treatment, which is appropriate for a community of this size. In Australia, wastewater treatment for small rural towns is typically regulated under state environmental protection authorities, with discharge permits ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The plant's annual discharge volume is approximately 125.63 megalitres. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, likely contributing to the Castlereagh River catchment, which flows into the Macquarie River and ultimately the Darling River system. This inland basin supports agricultural activities and native ecosystems, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Castlereagh River catchment, part of the Murray-Darling Basin, Australia's largest river system. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation and livestock watering. Proper secondary treatment helps protect water quality in this semi-arid region, where water resources are critical for both ecological health and agricultural productivity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Box Ridge Road in Gulargambone, New South Wales, Australia, within the Coonamble Shire Council area.
The plant serves a small rural community of approximately 486 people.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is standard for small communities in Australia and effectively removes organic matter and suspended solids.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, likely into the Castlereagh River catchment, part of the Murray-Darling Basin.
The plant operates under New South Wales environmental regulations, with discharge permits issued by the NSW Environment Protection Authority to ensure compliance with water quality standards.
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