Overview
Parwan South wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 25,896 people in Parwan, Victoria, Australia. The facility is operational and has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit.
Parwan South wastewater treatment plant is located in Parwan, within the Shire of Moorabool, Victoria, Australia. The facility serves a population of around 25,896, placing it in the medium agglomeration category. As part of Australia's wastewater infrastructure, the plant supports the local community and regional sanitation needs. Under Australian regulatory frameworks, wastewater treatment plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards to protect environmental and public health. The facility operates under state-level environmental protection regulations administered by the Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA Victoria). The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Werribee River catchment and then into Port Phillip Bay. This coastal environment supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological area. The plant's operations contribute to maintaining water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The Parwan South plant discharges into the Werribee River catchment, which flows into Port Phillip Bay. This bay is a significant marine ecosystem supporting diverse aquatic species and migratory birds. The plant's treated effluent must meet stringent water quality standards to protect the downstream environment, including sensitive coastal habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Parwan, within the Shire of Moorabool, Victoria, Australia. Its full address is Bacchus Marsh Recycled Water Plant, Parwan, Victoria 3340.
The plant serves approximately 25,896 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Australian wastewater management standards.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into the Werribee River catchment and ultimately into Port Phillip Bay.
The plant operates under Victoria's state environmental regulations, enforced by the Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA Victoria), which sets discharge standards to protect water quality.
Plants of this scale in Australia typically employ secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet EPA Victoria's standards for organic matter and nutrient removal.
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