Overview
Robinvale wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Robinvale in Victoria, Australia. It is an operational facility managing municipal wastewater for the local population.
The Robinvale wastewater treatment plant is located in the Rural City of Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia, serving the town of Robinvale and surrounding areas. The facility is operational and manages wastewater for a population of approximately 4,022 residents. As a plant in Victoria, it operates under the state's environmental protection regulations, which require appropriate treatment to protect water quality. For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typical to meet discharge standards. The treated effluent is likely discharged to a local waterway or used for beneficial reuse, contributing to the protection of the Murray-Darling Basin, a major river system in southeastern Australia that supports agriculture and ecosystems.
Environmental context
Robinvale is located near the Murray River, part of the Murray-Darling Basin, Australia's largest river system. The basin drains into the Southern Ocean via the Murray Mouth in South Australia. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important agricultural area. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive basin.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 220 Walsh Road, Tol Tol, Robinvale, in the Rural City of Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia.
The plant serves approximately 4,022 people in the Robinvale area.
The treated effluent is likely discharged to a local waterway or used for beneficial reuse, in compliance with Victorian environmental regulations.
The plant operates under Victoria's Environment Protection Act and the state's wastewater management guidelines, which set standards for treatment and discharge to protect the Murray-Darling Basin.
For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typical, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge or reuse.
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