Overview
Manilla wastewater treatment plant in New South Wales, Australia, serves a small population of 2,660 with secondary treatment. It discharges 688.20 megaliters annually, supporting local water quality in the Namoi River catchment.
Manilla wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Manilla, New South Wales, Australia, within the Tamworth Regional Council area. It serves a small population of approximately 2,660 residents, reflecting its role as a local municipal facility for this rural community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Australian wastewater regulations for inland discharges. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant discharges an average of 688.20 megaliters of treated wastewater annually. The treated effluent is released into the local environment, ultimately draining into the Namoi River system, which flows into the Murray-Darling Basin. This basin is a critical agricultural and ecological region in Australia, supporting diverse aquatic life and irrigation. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in this sensitive river network.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Namoi River catchment, part of the larger Murray-Darling Basin, Australia's most significant river system. This basin supports extensive agriculture, wetlands, and biodiversity, including migratory bird species. The treated effluent contributes to base flows in the river, which is essential during dry periods in this semi-arid region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Higgins Avenue in Manilla, New South Wales, Australia, within the Tamworth Regional Council area.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,660 residents in the town of Manilla and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local environment, which ultimately flows into the Namoi River system, part of the Murray-Darling Basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under Australian regulations for inland wastewater discharges to protect water quality.
Australian wastewater treatment plants operate under state-based regulations, such as the NSW Protection of the Environment Operations Act, which sets discharge limits to protect receiving waters like the Namoi River.
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