Overview
Hume Weir wastewater treatment plant serves Albury, New South Wales, Australia. It is an operational facility treating wastewater for approximately 5,000 people.
Hume Weir is a wastewater treatment plant located near Albury in New South Wales, Australia. The facility serves a population of around 5,000 residents in the Lake Hume Village area. As a municipal plant, it plays a key role in managing local wastewater. The plant operates under Australian regulatory standards. For a facility of this scale, secondary treatment is typical, and discharge must meet state-level environmental protection requirements. The plant is part of the broader water infrastructure managed by local authorities. The treated effluent from Hume Weir is discharged into the Murray River system via Hume Dam. This water body is a critical resource for irrigation, drinking water, and ecosystems in the Murray-Darling Basin. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
Hume Weir discharges into the Murray River, which flows through the Murray-Darling Basin, Australia's largest river system. The basin supports diverse aquatic life and is vital for agriculture and communities. Downstream, the river reaches the Southern Ocean via the Murray Mouth. The plant's effluent management helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
Hume Weir is located at Trout Farm Road, Lake Hume Village, near Albury in New South Wales, Australia.
The plant serves approximately 5,000 people in the Lake Hume Village area.
Treated effluent from Hume Weir is discharged into the Murray River system via Hume Dam.
The plant helps protect the Murray River and the broader Murray-Darling Basin, which is a vital water resource for ecosystems and communities.
In Australia, plants of this scale typically use secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet state environmental standards.
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