Overview
Longwarry wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 6,059 people in Victoria, Australia. It is an operational facility with a designed capacity of 1.00 ML/day, discharging into the local watershed.
Longwarry wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Longwarry, within the Shire of Baw Baw, Victoria, Australia. The facility serves a population of approximately 6,059 residents and is currently operational, providing essential wastewater management for the community. As a small-scale municipal plant, it operates under Australia's national regulatory framework, which includes state-level environment protection authorities. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet water quality standards before discharge. The treated effluent is released into the local catchment, which ultimately drains into the Latrobe River system and then to the Gippsland Lakes, a significant coastal lagoon system. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems from nutrient and pathogen pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Latrobe River catchment, which flows into the Gippsland Lakes, a large coastal lagoon system in Victoria. This water body supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory birds and fish species. Effective treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and maintain ecological health in this sensitive downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 104 Boxshall Road, Longwarry, in the Shire of Baw Baw, Victoria, Australia.
The plant serves approximately 6,059 people in the Longwarry area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local catchment, which flows into the Latrobe River system and eventually reaches the Gippsland Lakes.
The plant operates under Australia's national and state environmental regulations, including the Environment Protection Act 2017 (Victoria) and the National Water Quality Management Strategy.
For small agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is standard to meet water quality standards, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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