Overview
Tongala wastewater treatment plant in Victoria, Australia, serves a population of 2,344 with secondary treatment. It discharges 606.50 ML of treated effluent annually, supporting local water quality.
The Tongala wastewater treatment plant is located on Watson Road in Tongala, within the Shire of Campaspe, Victoria, Australia. It serves a small community of approximately 2,344 people and operates under secondary treatment standards, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and suspended solids. As a secondary treatment facility, Tongala meets the typical requirements for small Australian agglomerations under the National Water Quality Management Strategy. The plant's discharge volume of 606.50 ML per year reflects its role in managing local wastewater while complying with state environmental regulations administered by the Environment Protection Authority Victoria. The treated effluent is discharged into the local catchment, which ultimately drains into the Murray River system, a vital waterway for agriculture and ecosystems in southeastern Australia. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the Murray-Darling Basin.
Environmental context
The Tongala plant discharges into the Campaspe River catchment, a tributary of the Murray River. The Murray River flows into the Southern Ocean via the Murray Mouth in South Australia. This basin supports diverse aquatic life, including native fish species and waterbirds, and is a critical water source for irrigation. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads that could otherwise contribute to algal blooms in the river system.
Frequently asked questions
The Tongala wastewater treatment plant is located on Watson Road in Tongala, within the Shire of Campaspe, Victoria, Australia.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,344 people in the Tongala area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local catchment, which flows into the Campaspe River and eventually the Murray River system.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting typical Australian standards for small communities.
The plant operates under the National Water Quality Management Strategy and is regulated by the Environment Protection Authority Victoria, which sets discharge limits to protect the Murray-Darling Basin.
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