Overview
Riddells Creek wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 4,400 residents in Victoria, Australia. The facility is operational and has a designed capacity of 1.00 megaliters.
Riddells Creek wastewater treatment plant is located in the Shire of Macedon Ranges, Victoria, Australia, serving a population of about 4,391. The plant is operational and plays a key role in managing wastewater for this small community. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 megaliters. As a small agglomeration, it is subject to Australian state and national wastewater regulations, which require appropriate treatment to protect public health and the environment. Treatment processes are tailored to local conditions and discharge requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that eventually drain into the broader Murray-Darling Basin system. The region supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local creeks that flow into the Maribyrnong River, part of the Murray-Darling Basin. This basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic species and providing water for agriculture. The region's seasonal rainfall patterns influence flow rates, making consistent treatment important for downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Websters Road, Clarkefield, in Riddells Creek, Shire of Macedon Ranges, Victoria, Australia.
The plant serves approximately 4,391 residents in the Riddells Creek area.
The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 megaliters.
The plant operates under Victorian state regulations and the Australian National Water Quality Management Strategy, which set standards for effluent quality and environmental protection.
Small plants in Australia often use lagoon-based systems or mechanical treatment with secondary processes to meet discharge standards for inland waterways.
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