Overview
Maffra wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Maffra, Victoria, Australia, with a designed capacity of 1.00 ML/day. It treats wastewater for a population of approximately 6,148.
The Maffra wastewater treatment plant is located on Fulton Road in Maffra, Victoria, Australia. It serves the local community of around 6,148 residents, providing essential wastewater treatment services for this rural town in the Shire of Wellington. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 ML/day and is currently operational. As an Australian facility, it operates under the national regulatory framework overseen by state environment protection authorities, such as the Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA Victoria). Treatment standards are set to protect public health and the environment. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Gippsland Lakes system and then to Bass Strait. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the region, supporting downstream ecosystems and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The Maffra plant discharges into the Thomson River catchment, which flows into the Gippsland Lakes, a large coastal lagoon system, and then to Bass Strait. The Gippsland Lakes support diverse aquatic life, including migratory birds and fish species, making water quality management critical for ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The Maffra wastewater treatment plant is located on Fulton Road in Maffra, Victoria, Australia, within the Shire of Wellington.
The plant serves approximately 6,148 people in the town of Maffra and surrounding areas.
Treated effluent from the Maffra plant is discharged into local waterways within the Thomson River catchment, which flows into the Gippsland Lakes and eventually into Bass Strait.
The plant operates under Australian state regulations, specifically overseen by the Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA Victoria), which sets discharge standards to protect water quality and ecosystems.
For small to medium agglomerations in Australia, secondary treatment is standard, often with additional nutrient removal to meet local water quality objectives, especially in sensitive catchments like the Gippsland Lakes.
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