Overview
Gunning wastewater treatment plant in New South Wales, Australia, serves approximately 850 people with secondary treatment. The facility discharges treated effluent into the local catchment, supporting the Upper Lachlan region.
Gunning wastewater treatment plant is located on Biala Street in Gunning, New South Wales, within the Upper Lachlan Shire Council area. The facility serves a small population of around 850 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. As an operational plant, it provides essential sanitation services to the town and surrounding area. The plant employs secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its scale and aligns with Australian wastewater management standards. The plant's discharge volume of approximately 220 megalitres per year indicates consistent operation. Australian regulations, including the National Water Quality Management Strategy, guide the treatment and discharge practices for facilities of this size. The treated effluent from Gunning plant is released into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Murrumbidgee River system. This river is a major tributary of the Murray-Darling Basin, Australia's largest and most ecologically significant river system. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats in this important basin.
Environmental context
The Gunning plant discharges into the Upper Lachlan catchment, which flows into the Murrumbidgee River and eventually the Murray-Darling Basin. This basin supports diverse aquatic life, including native fish species and waterbirds, and is a critical water resource for agriculture and communities. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants and nutrients, helping to maintain the ecological health of the downstream river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Biala Street in Gunning, New South Wales, Australia, within the Upper Lachlan Shire Council area.
The plant serves approximately 850 residents in the town of Gunning and surrounding rural areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local catchment, which flows into the Murrumbidgee River system, part of the Murray-Darling Basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is standard for small communities in Australia and meets national water quality guidelines.
The plant operates under the National Water Quality Management Strategy and state-level environmental protection regulations, which set standards for treatment and discharge to protect water resources.
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