Keith Wastewater Treatment Plant - South Australia Municipal Facility

The Keith Wastewater Treatment Plant is located on Neave Road in Keith, within the Tatiara District Council area of South Australia. It serves a population of approximately 1,367 residents, providing secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. The plant is operational and discharges a volume of 353.68 megalitres per year. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant meets the standard requirements for inland wastewater treatment in Australia. Australian wastewater treatment plants are regulated under state and national guidelines, including the National Water Quality Management Strategy, which sets benchmarks for effluent quality to protect receiving environments. The treated effluent from the Keith plant is discharged into the local environment, contributing to the region's water cycle. The area is part of the Murray-Darling Basin, a major river system that supports agriculture and ecosystems. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this sensitive basin.

The Keith plant discharges into the local catchment, which is part of the Murray-Darling Basin, Australia's largest river system. This basin drains into the Southern Ocean via the Murray Mouth in South Australia. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory birds. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream ecosystems.