Overview
Terang Wastewater Treatment Plant in Victoria, Australia, serves approximately 3,235 people with advanced treatment. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's environmental health.
Terang Wastewater Treatment Plant is located in the town of Terang, Victoria, Australia, within the Shire of Corangamite. The plant serves a population of around 3,235 residents, providing essential wastewater management for this rural community. The facility employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of effluent quality before discharge. As an operational plant, it handles an average daily discharge volume of approximately 837 megaliters per year, reflecting its role in managing local wastewater flows effectively. The treated effluent is released into the local catchment, which ultimately drains into the Southern Ocean via the Curdies River system. This discharge supports the ecological balance of the region's waterways, which host diverse aquatic life and contribute to the area's natural heritage.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Curdies River catchment, which flows into the Southern Ocean near the Great Ocean Road. This coastal region supports diverse marine and estuarine habitats, including seagrass beds and fish nurseries. The advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and the ecological integrity of the nearby coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 2050 Cobden-Terang Road, Terang, in the Shire of Corangamite, Victoria, Australia.
The plant serves approximately 3,235 residents in the Terang area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local catchment, which flows into the Curdies River and eventually reaches the Southern Ocean.
The plant provides advanced treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge.
The plant operates under the Victorian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) regulations, which set discharge standards to protect water quality and the environment.
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