Overview
Jerilderie wastewater treatment plant in New South Wales, Australia, serves a population of 906 with secondary treatment. It discharges 234.31 megalitres annually, supporting local water quality in the Murrumbidgee region.
Jerilderie wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Jerilderie, New South Wales, Australia, within the Murrumbidgee Council area. The plant serves a small population of 906 residents and operates under secondary treatment standards, which is typical for rural communities in Australia. However, as a secondary treatment facility, it meets the standard required under Australian wastewater regulations, which mandate biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant discharges an annual volume of 234.31 megalitres, reflecting the scale of the community it serves. The treated effluent is released into the local environment, contributing to the health of the Murrumbidgee River catchment. This river system flows into the Murray River, eventually reaching the Southern Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting aquatic ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Murrumbidgee River catchment, part of the Murray-Darling Basin, Australia's largest river system. The basin supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical water resource for agriculture and communities. The treated effluent helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area, which is subject to seasonal flows and drought conditions.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on McDougall Street in Jerilderie, New South Wales, Australia, within the Murrumbidgee Council area.
The plant serves a population of 906 residents in the town of Jerilderie and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local environment, contributing to the Murrumbidgee River catchment, which flows into the Murray River and eventually the Southern Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard Australian wastewater regulations.
The plant operates under Australian state and national guidelines, which require secondary treatment for small communities to protect water quality in receiving environments like the Murrumbidgee River catchment.
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