Kangaroo Valley Wastewater Treatment Plant, New South Wales, Australia

Kangaroo Valley wastewater treatment plant is located in the village of Kangaroo Valley, New South Wales, Australia, within the Shoalhaven City Council area. The plant is designed to serve a population of 1,367 and is currently under construction, reflecting ongoing infrastructure development in the region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Australian wastewater regulations for inland communities of this scale. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring the effluent meets environmental standards before discharge. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local catchment, which ultimately drains into the Shoalhaven River and then into the Tasman Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Shoalhaven River system, which supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and irrigation downstream.

The plant discharges into the Shoalhaven River catchment, which flows into the Tasman Sea. The river supports a variety of native fish and macroinvertebrates and is an important water source for agriculture and local communities. The plant's secondary treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.