Overview
Risdon Vale wastewater treatment plant serves 4,442 people in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Located near the Derwent River, it operates under Australian regulatory standards for municipal wastewater.
Risdon Vale wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located at 917 East Derwent Highway in Risdon, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. It serves a population of 4,442 and is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. The plant is operational and has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit (likely megaliters per day or equivalent). As a small-scale facility, it is subject to Australian state and federal regulations, including the National Water Quality Management Strategy, which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving environment sensitivity. The plant discharges treated effluent into the Derwent River catchment, which flows into the Derwent Estuary and ultimately the Tasman Sea. The estuary supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological and recreational resource for the Hobart region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Derwent River catchment, which flows into the Derwent Estuary and then the Tasman Sea. The estuary is ecologically sensitive, supporting migratory birds, fish, and marine habitats. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and aquatic biodiversity in this coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 917 East Derwent Highway, Risdon, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.
The plant serves a population of 4,442 people.
The plant discharges into the Derwent River catchment, which flows into the Derwent Estuary and then the Tasman Sea.
The plant operates under Australia's National Water Quality Management Strategy and state-level environmental protection laws, which set treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
For small agglomerations in Australia, secondary treatment is typical, often with additional nutrient removal if discharging to sensitive environments like estuaries.
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