Overview
Heathcote wastewater treatment plant in Victoria, Australia, serves approximately 2,853 people with secondary treatment. The plant is located inland, away from coastal areas.
Heathcote wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Heathcote, within the City of Greater Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. The facility serves a population of around 2,853 residents and operates with secondary treatment, which is typical for small inland communities in Australia. However, as a secondary treatment facility, it meets the standard requirements under Australian wastewater regulations, which mandate biological treatment for organic matter reduction. The plant is operational and discharges treated effluent into the local environment. The treated wastewater from Heathcote plant ultimately drains into the Campaspe River catchment, which flows into the Murray River system and eventually reaches the Southern Ocean. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture and ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Campaspe River catchment, part of the Murray-Darling Basin, one of Australia's most significant river systems. The downstream environment includes the Murray River, which supports a range of native fish species and provides water for irrigation and communities. The area is ecologically sensitive, with wetlands and floodplains that rely on consistent water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 91 Old Railway Reserve Road, Heathcote, in the City of Greater Bendigo, Victoria, Australia.
The plant serves approximately 2,853 people in the Heathcote area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Campaspe River catchment, which flows into the Murray River system and eventually reaches the Southern Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard Australian wastewater regulations.
Australian wastewater treatment plants are regulated under state and national guidelines, such as the National Water Quality Management Strategy. Secondary treatment is typical for small inland communities to protect receiving water bodies.
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