Overview
Lockhart wastewater treatment plant in New South Wales, Australia, serves a small population of 942 with secondary treatment. The plant discharges 243.86 megalitres annually, supporting local environmental health.
Lockhart wastewater treatment plant is located on Urana-Lockhart Road in Lockhart, New South Wales, Australia. It serves a small population of approximately 942 residents, typical of a rural inland community. The plant is operated as part of the Lockhart Shire Council's municipal infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for inland facilities under Australian wastewater regulations. With an annual discharge volume of 243.86 megalitres, the plant operates within its designed capacity, ensuring effective treatment of domestic wastewater. The treatment process meets the environmental guidelines set by the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority. The treated effluent is discharged into the local catchment, which ultimately drains into the Murray-Darling Basin, Australia's largest river system. This basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is critical for agriculture and water supply. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and maintain the ecological balance of the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Murray-Darling Basin, a vast river system that flows into the Southern Ocean via the Murray Mouth. This basin is ecologically significant, supporting wetlands, floodplains, and numerous species of fish and birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Urana-Lockhart Road in Lockhart, New South Wales, Australia, within the Lockhart Shire Council area.
The plant serves a small population of approximately 942 residents in the rural community of Lockhart.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local catchment, which flows into the Murray-Darling Basin, Australia's largest river system.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required for inland facilities under Australian regulations to protect water quality.
The plant operates under the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority guidelines, which mandate secondary treatment for small inland communities to minimize environmental impact.
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