Overview
Serviceton Wastewater Treatment Plant is a secondary treatment facility in Victoria, Australia, serving 212 people. It discharges 54.79 megalitres annually into the local environment.
Serviceton Wastewater Treatment Plant is located on Tip Road in Serviceton, within the Shire of West Wimmera, Victoria, Australia. This small-scale facility serves a population of 212, reflecting the rural character of the region. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in Australia. Under the National Water Quality Management Strategy, secondary treatment ensures significant reduction of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's annual discharge volume is 54.79 megalitres. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Murray-Darling Basin, Australia's largest river system. This basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is vital for agriculture and water supply. The plant's operations are subject to state-level environmental regulations to protect downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Murray-Darling Basin, a vast river system that flows into the Southern Ocean via the Murray Mouth. This basin is ecologically significant, supporting wetlands, floodplains, and migratory bird habitats. The region experiences a semi-arid climate, making water quality management critical for maintaining ecosystem health and agricultural productivity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Tip Road in Serviceton, within the Shire of West Wimmera, Victoria, Australia.
The plant serves a population of 212, reflecting its role as a small rural community facility.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which removes organic matter and suspended solids to meet environmental standards.
The plant operates under the National Water Quality Management Strategy and state-level Victoria regulations, which set discharge standards to protect the Murray-Darling Basin.
The plant discharges approximately 54.79 megalitres of treated wastewater annually.
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