Overview
Korumburra wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Korumburra in Victoria, Australia. It is an operational facility with a designed capacity of 1.00 ML/day, serving a population of approximately 5,254.
Korumburra wastewater treatment plant is located at 200 Bena Road in Korumburra, within the Shire of South Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. The facility serves the local community of around 5,254 residents, providing essential wastewater management for this rural town. As a small-scale plant, it plays a key role in protecting local water quality and public health. The plant operates under Australia's regulatory framework for wastewater treatment, which includes state-level environmental protection authorities. For small agglomerations like Korumburra, typical treatment involves secondary processes to meet discharge standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the South Gippsland region's river systems and eventually into Bass Strait. The plant's operation helps safeguard downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports the environmental health of the area, including the nearby Bunurong Marine National Park and coastal environments.
Environmental context
Korumburra lies within the South Gippsland catchment, where waterways flow southward toward Bass Strait. The plant's discharge contributes to the local river system, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for native fish and macroinvertebrates. Downstream, the coastal waters of Bass Strait are ecologically sensitive, hosting marine species and migratory birds. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect these environments.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 200 Bena Road, Korumburra, in the Shire of South Gippsland, Victoria, Australia.
The plant serves approximately 5,254 residents of Korumburra and surrounding areas.
The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 ML/day, which is appropriate for the population served.
The plant operates under Victoria's state environmental regulations, which set discharge standards to protect water quality. Small plants like Korumburra typically require secondary treatment to meet these standards.
The plant treats wastewater before discharge into local waterways that flow to Bass Strait, helping protect downstream rivers, estuaries, and coastal marine ecosystems.
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