Overview
Peak Hill wastewater treatment plant in New South Wales, Australia, serves a small population of 920 with secondary treatment. It discharges 238.09 megaliters annually into the local environment.
Peak Hill wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia, within the Parkes Shire Council area. The facility serves a small population of approximately 920 residents, reflecting its role in a rural inland community. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small agglomerations under Australian wastewater regulations. It discharges an annual volume of 238.09 megaliters of treated effluent. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is released into the local catchment, which ultimately drains into the Macquarie River system, part of the Murray-Darling Basin. This basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities across southeastern Australia.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which flows into the Macquarie River and then the Darling River, part of the Murray-Darling Basin. This basin is a vital ecological and agricultural resource, supporting wetlands and migratory bird species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, protecting downstream water quality in this sensitive inland river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Warrah Street in Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia, within the Parkes Shire Council area.
The plant serves a small population of approximately 920 residents in the town of Peak Hill and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local catchment, which flows into the Macquarie River system, part of the Murray-Darling Basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for small agglomerations under Australian wastewater regulations.
The plant operates under the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority, which enforces discharge limits to protect water quality in the Murray-Darling Basin.
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