Overview
Shepparton wastewater treatment plant serves over 32,000 people in Victoria, Australia. The facility is operational and located inland, discharging into the local watershed.
The Shepparton wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility serving the city of Shepparton in Victoria, Australia. With a population served of approximately 32,667, it is a medium-sized agglomeration under Australian regulatory frameworks. The plant is located in the Goulburn Valley region, an important agricultural area. As an operational plant, it is subject to state and national environmental regulations, including the Environment Protection Act 2017 (Victoria) and the National Water Quality Management Strategy. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with potential for nutrient removal to protect downstream water quality. It operates under standard permit conditions. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Goulburn River catchment, which flows into the Murray River, part of the Murray-Darling Basin. This basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for irrigation and communities. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this sensitive river system.
Environmental context
The Shepparton plant discharges into the Goulburn River, a major tributary of the Murray River within the Murray-Darling Basin. This basin is Australia's largest river system and supports critical ecosystems, including wetlands and floodplain forests. The region is ecologically sensitive due to agricultural runoff and variable flows, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and biodiversity downstream.
Frequently asked questions
The Shepparton wastewater treatment plant is located in Shepparton North, City of Greater Shepparton, Victoria, Australia.
The plant serves approximately 32,667 people, making it a medium-sized municipal facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Goulburn River catchment, which flows into the Murray River, part of the Murray-Darling Basin.
The plant operates under Victoria's Environment Protection Act 2017 and the National Water Quality Management Strategy, which set standards for effluent quality and environmental protection.
For a medium-sized agglomeration like Shepparton, secondary treatment is standard, often with nutrient removal to protect sensitive river systems like the Murray-Darling Basin.
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