Overview
Stawell wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Stawell in Victoria, Australia. It is an operational facility handling municipal wastewater for a population of approximately 6,732.
Stawell wastewater treatment plant is located on Hines Road in Stawell, within the Shire of Northern Grampians, Victoria, Australia. The facility serves a population of around 6,732 and is currently operational, providing essential wastewater treatment for the local community. As a small agglomeration, the plant operates under Australia's national regulatory framework, which requires appropriate treatment to protect public health and the environment. Australian plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment or equivalent technologies to meet state-based discharge standards. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Murray-Darling Basin, Australia's largest river system. The basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a critical water resource for agriculture and communities across southeastern Australia.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local catchment, which flows into the Wimmera River system and eventually reaches the Murray-Darling Basin. This basin is ecologically significant, supporting a range of native fish species and waterbirds. The region experiences a semi-arid climate, making water quality management crucial for downstream agricultural and environmental uses.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Hines Road in Stawell, within the Shire of Northern Grampians, Victoria, Australia.
The plant serves approximately 6,732 people in the town of Stawell and surrounding areas.
Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local catchment, which flows into the Wimmera River system and ultimately the Murray-Darling Basin.
The plant operates under Australian state and national regulations, including the Environment Protection Act and relevant Victorian discharge standards, which mandate appropriate treatment for small agglomerations.
For a small agglomeration of this size, Australian plants typically employ secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet state-based effluent quality requirements.
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