Overview
Inverell wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 11,376 people in New South Wales, Australia. The operational facility treats municipal wastewater before discharge into the local environment.
Inverell wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Inverell, New South Wales, Australia, within the Inverell Shire Council area. The plant serves a population of around 11,376 residents, making it a medium-sized facility for the region. It is situated on Delvyn Drive and is currently operational. As an Australian wastewater treatment facility, Inverell operates under the national regulatory framework administered by the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA). Plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards under state environmental protection licenses, which set discharge limits to protect receiving water quality. The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway, ultimately contributing to the Gwydir River catchment, which flows into the Murray-Darling Basin. This basin is one of Australia's most significant river systems, supporting agriculture, ecosystems, and communities. The plant's operations are important for maintaining water quality in the region's waterways and protecting downstream environments.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from Inverell plant enters a local creek or river within the Gwydir River catchment, part of the larger Murray-Darling Basin. This basin drains into the Southern Ocean via the Murray River mouth in South Australia. The region's waterways support diverse aquatic life and are ecologically sensitive, particularly during low-flow periods when nutrient inputs can impact water quality and algal growth.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Delvyn Drive in Inverell, New South Wales, Australia, within the Inverell Shire Council area.
The plant serves approximately 11,376 residents in the Inverell area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the Gwydir River catchment, which flows into the Murray-Darling Basin.
The plant operates under the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) licensing system, which sets discharge limits and treatment requirements to protect water quality.
Australian plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment processes, including biological treatment and disinfection, to meet state EPA discharge standards.
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