Overview
Tingha wastewater treatment plant in New South Wales, Australia, serves a small population of 949 with secondary treatment. It discharges 245.50 megalitres annually, operating under state and national regulations.
Tingha wastewater treatment plant is located on Garnet Street in Tingha, New South Wales, Australia, within the Inverell Shire Council area. It serves a small community of approximately 949 people, reflecting its role as a local municipal facility for this rural town. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Australian wastewater management guidelines for small inland communities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, contributing to the broader watershed of the Gwydir River system, which flows into the Murray-Darling Basin. This basin is a critical ecological and agricultural resource in eastern Australia, supporting diverse aquatic life and irrigation. The plant's operations are regulated under New South Wales environmental protection laws to minimize impacts on downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Gwydir River catchment, part of the Murray-Darling Basin, Australia's largest river system. This basin supports significant biodiversity, including native fish species and waterbirds, and is vital for agriculture. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution, though small rural plants may face challenges during low-flow periods.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Garnet Street in Tingha, New South Wales, Australia, within the Inverell Shire Council area.
The plant serves approximately 949 people, making it a small community facility in rural New South Wales.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local environment, which flows into the Gwydir River catchment, part of the Murray-Darling Basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under Australian guidelines for small inland communities to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under New South Wales environmental protection laws and national guidelines, which mandate secondary treatment for small communities to protect downstream water quality in the Murray-Darling Basin.
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