Overview
Picton wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 23,765 people in New South Wales, Australia. The facility is operational and discharges treated effluent into the local catchment.
Picton wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Picton, within the Wollondilly Shire Council area of New South Wales, Australia. The facility serves a population of around 23,765 residents, making it a medium-sized municipal treatment plant for the region. As an Australian plant, it operates under state and national environmental regulations, including the NSW Protection of the Environment Operations Act and the Australian Water Quality Guidelines. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with potential nutrient removal if discharging to sensitive waters. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local catchment, which ultimately flows into the Nepean River system and then into the Hawkesbury River, eventually reaching the Tasman Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of these downstream waterways and supporting local aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Nepean River catchment, part of the Hawkesbury-Nepean river system that drains into the Tasman Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and water supply. Protecting water quality here is important for maintaining ecological health in the downstream estuary and coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Remembrance Driveway in Picton, within the Wollondilly Shire Council area of New South Wales, Australia.
The plant serves approximately 23,765 people in the Picton area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local catchment, which flows into the Nepean River system, part of the Hawkesbury-Nepean basin.
The plant operates under the NSW Protection of the Environment Operations Act and the Australian Water Quality Guidelines, which set standards for effluent quality and environmental protection.
For a medium-sized agglomeration like Picton, secondary treatment is standard, with possible nutrient removal if discharging to sensitive catchments, as per national guidelines.
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