Overview
Kalkarindji wastewater treatment plant in the Northern Territory, Australia, provides secondary treatment for a small community of 384 residents.
Kalkarindji wastewater treatment plant serves the remote community of Kalkarindji in the Victoria Daly Region of the Northern Territory, Australia. The plant is located along the Buntine Highway and provides secondary treatment for a population of approximately 384 people, reflecting its role in a small, isolated settlement. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant meets the standard level of treatment required for small communities in Australia, where regulatory frameworks under state and territory environment protection authorities mandate appropriate treatment to protect receiving environments. The plant's discharge volume is reported at 99.38 megalitres, indicating its operational scale. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local environment, which is part of the Victoria River catchment. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive, particularly during the wet season when flows increase. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in this remote area, protecting downstream ecosystems and supporting the community's sustainable development.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Victoria River catchment, which flows into the Timor Sea via the Victoria River estuary. This watershed supports a range of native fish species and provides critical habitat for migratory waterbirds. The remote location means the ecosystem is relatively undisturbed, making effective wastewater treatment essential to preserve water quality and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on the Buntine Highway in Kalkarindji, within the Victoria Daly Region of the Northern Territory, Australia.
The plant serves a population of approximately 384 residents in the remote community of Kalkarindji.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Victoria River catchment, which flows to the Timor Sea.
The plant operates under the Northern Territory's environmental protection framework, which requires appropriate treatment levels for small communities to protect local waterways and ecosystems.
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