Overview
Murray Bridge wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Murray Bridge, South Australia, with a designed capacity of 1.00 ML/day. The plant is operational and supports the local population of approximately 17,640 residents.
Murray Bridge wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Murray Bridge, South Australia, approximately 80 km southeast of Adelaide. The plant serves a population of around 17,640 people, making it a medium-sized facility within the region. It is situated near the Murray River, a major waterway in southeastern Australia. As an Australian wastewater treatment facility, the plant operates under the national regulatory framework, which includes the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 and state-level South Australian Environment Protection Authority guidelines. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local environment, likely into the Murray River system, which flows into the Southern Ocean via the Murray Mouth in South Australia. The Murray-Darling Basin is a critical ecological region, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and communities. The plant's operations are important for protecting water quality in this sensitive river system.
Environmental context
The plant is located near the Murray River, part of the Murray-Darling Basin, Australia's largest river system. The river flows through South Australia and empties into the Southern Ocean via the Murray Mouth. The basin supports a wide range of aquatic species, including migratory fish and waterbirds, and is ecologically sensitive to nutrient pollution and flow alterations. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to maintain water quality and ecosystem health in this important watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Murray Bridge, South Australia, near the Murray River, about 80 km southeast of Adelaide.
The plant serves approximately 17,640 residents of Murray Bridge and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local environment, likely into the Murray River system, which flows to the Southern Ocean.
The plant operates under Australian national and state regulations, including the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 and South Australian EPA guidelines.
For a plant of this scale in Australia, secondary treatment is typically required to meet environmental standards, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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