Overview
Swan Hill wastewater treatment plant serves the rural city of Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 1,586, discharging 410.40 ML annually.
Swan Hill wastewater treatment plant is located on Blackwire Road in Swan Hill, within the Rural City of Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia. The facility serves a population of approximately 1,586 and operates under secondary treatment standards, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for this inland community. The plant's treatment process is secondary, which is appropriate for its scale and location. Under Australian regulatory frameworks, such facilities are typically required to meet state-level discharge standards set by the Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA Victoria). The plant discharges a reported volume of 410.40 ML per year, indicating consistent operation. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local environment, likely contributing to the Murray River catchment, as Swan Hill lies along the Murray River. The Murray-Darling Basin is a vital ecological and agricultural region, and the plant's operations are important for protecting downstream water quality and supporting the basin's diverse aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Murray River catchment, part of the larger Murray-Darling Basin, which drains to the Southern Ocean via the Murray Mouth in South Australia. This basin supports significant biodiversity, including native fish species and migratory birds, and is a critical water resource for agriculture. The plant's secondary treatment helps mitigate nutrient and pathogen loads, reducing impacts on downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Blackwire Road in Swan Hill, within the Rural City of Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,586 people.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Victorian state regulations enforced by EPA Victoria, which sets discharge limits to protect the Murray River catchment and the broader Murray-Darling Basin.
For a plant of this scale, annual discharge volumes often range from 300 to 500 ML, depending on inflow and infiltration. Swan Hill reports 410.40 ML, which is consistent with typical operations.
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