Overview
Puckapunyal wastewater treatment plant in Victoria, Australia serves approximately 1,886 people with secondary treatment. The facility discharges 488.09 megalitres of treated wastewater annually.
Puckapunyal wastewater treatment plant is located in the Shire of Mitchell, Victoria, Australia, serving the local community of Puckapunyal. The facility operates as a secondary treatment plant, handling wastewater from a population of around 1,886 residents. It discharges approximately 488.09 megalitres of treated effluent per year. As a secondary treatment plant, Puckapunyal meets the standard required under Australian state and national regulations for inland wastewater treatment. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring compliance with environmental protection standards. The treated effluent from Puckapunyal is discharged into the local catchment, which ultimately drains into the Goulburn River system, a major tributary of the Murray River. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is vital for agriculture and water supply in the region. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically significant basin.
Environmental context
The Puckapunyal plant discharges into the local watershed that feeds into the Goulburn River, a key tributary of the Murray-Darling Basin. This basin is Australia's largest river system and supports extensive agricultural activity and unique ecosystems. The secondary treatment provided by the plant helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats in this sensitive riverine environment.
Frequently asked questions
Puckapunyal wastewater treatment plant is located on Popples Lane, Hilldene, in the Shire of Mitchell, Victoria, Australia.
The plant serves approximately 1,886 people in the Puckapunyal area.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local catchment, which flows into the Goulburn River system, part of the Murray-Darling Basin.
The plant operates under Australian state and national environmental regulations, including the Victorian Environment Protection Act, which sets standards for wastewater treatment and discharge to protect water quality.
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