Overview
Nagambie wastewater treatment plant in Victoria, Australia, serves approximately 1,954 people with secondary treatment. It discharges treated wastewater into the local environment, supporting the Goulburn River catchment.
Nagambie wastewater treatment plant is located in the Shire of Strathbogie, Victoria, Australia, serving the small community of Nagambie. The plant provides secondary treatment for a population of about 1,954, consistent with its role as a small-scale municipal facility. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the standard required under Australian wastewater regulations for inland communities. The plant's discharge volume is approximately 505.58 megalitres per year, reflecting the modest scale of the community it serves. The treated effluent is released into the local environment, ultimately draining into the Goulburn River system, a key tributary of the Murray-Darling Basin. This river supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Goulburn River catchment, part of the Murray-Darling Basin, Australia's largest river system. The downstream environment includes wetlands and floodplains that support native fish species and waterbirds. The basin is ecologically sensitive, with regulated flows to balance agricultural and environmental needs.
Frequently asked questions
Nagambie wastewater treatment plant is located at 854 McDonalds Road, Nagambie, in the Shire of Strathbogie, Victoria, Australia.
The plant serves approximately 1,954 people, making it a small-scale municipal facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local environment, which ultimately drains into the Goulburn River catchment, part of the Murray-Darling Basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for inland communities under Australian wastewater regulations.
In Victoria, wastewater treatment plants operate under the Environment Protection Act and are regulated by the EPA Victoria. Secondary treatment is typical for small communities to protect receiving water bodies.
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