Overview
Lockington wastewater treatment plant in Victoria, Australia, serves approximately 1,220 people with secondary treatment. It discharges treated wastewater into the local environment, supporting the Campaspe River catchment.
Lockington wastewater treatment plant is located on Pannoo Road in Lockington, within the Shire of Campaspe, Victoria, Australia. The facility serves a small population of around 1,220 residents and operates under secondary treatment standards, which is typical for rural communities in the region. The plant's treatment process involves secondary biological treatment, meeting the regulatory requirements set by the Victorian Environment Protection Authority (EPA). For small agglomerations like Lockington, secondary treatment is the standard to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, contributing to the Campaspe River catchment. The Campaspe River flows into the Murray River, a major waterway in the Murray-Darling Basin, which supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural activities downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Campaspe River catchment, which is part of the larger Murray-Darling Basin. The Murray River downstream supports a variety of native fish species and wetlands of ecological significance. The region's semi-arid climate means water quality management is critical for maintaining ecosystem health and agricultural water supply.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Pannoo Road in Lockington, within the Shire of Campaspe, Victoria, Australia.
The plant serves approximately 1,220 residents in the Lockington area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local environment, which flows into the Campaspe River catchment.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is standard for small rural communities in Victoria.
The plant operates under the Victorian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) regulations, which require secondary treatment for small agglomerations to protect water quality in the Murray-Darling Basin.
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