Overview
Marysville wastewater treatment plant in Victoria, Australia serves 832 people with secondary treatment. The plant discharges 215.30 ML/year into the local catchment within the Murray-Darling Basin.
Marysville wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Marysville, Victoria, Australia, within the Shire of Murrindindi. The plant serves a small population of 832 residents and operates under secondary treatment standards, reflecting its scale as a small agglomeration. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant meets the typical requirements for small communities in Australia, where wastewater management is regulated under state and national guidelines. The plant's discharge volume of 215.30 ML/year indicates its role in managing local wastewater flows. 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 a critical water resource for agriculture and communities. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local catchment that feeds into the Murray-Darling Basin, a vast river system supporting wetlands, floodplains, and diverse species. The basin is ecologically significant for its role in sustaining migratory birds and native fish. Downstream, the waters flow towards the Southern Ocean, making nutrient management crucial to prevent algal blooms and maintain ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 104 Dickinsons Track, Marysville, Victoria, Australia, within the Shire of Murrindindi.
The plant serves a population of 832 residents in the town of Marysville and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local catchment, which flows into the Murray-Darling Basin, eventually reaching the Southern Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is standard for small communities in Australia to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Victorian state regulations and national guidelines, which require secondary treatment for inland discharges to protect water quality in sensitive basins like the Murray-Darling.
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