Overview
Wodonga Wastewater Treatment Plant serves approximately 28,325 people in Wodonga, Victoria, Australia. The facility is operational and discharges treated effluent into the Murray River system.
The Wodonga Wastewater Treatment Plant is a municipal facility located in Wodonga, Victoria, Australia. Serving a population of around 28,325, it is a key part of the region's wastewater infrastructure, managed by the local water authority. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it operates under Australia's National Water Quality Management Strategy, which sets guidelines for effluent quality and environmental protection. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment with nutrient removal to meet discharge standards. The treated wastewater is discharged into the Murray River, a major waterway that flows through southeastern Australia and supports diverse aquatic ecosystems. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting water quality in the Murray-Darling Basin, one of the country's most important agricultural and ecological regions.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Murray River, which flows through the Murray-Darling Basin, Australia's largest river system. The basin supports a variety of aquatic life, including native fish species and waterbirds, and is a vital water source for agriculture and communities. Effluent from the plant must meet strict nutrient and pathogen limits to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream ecosystems, including wetlands and floodplain habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Howard Street in Wodonga, Victoria, Australia, within the City of Wodonga.
The plant serves approximately 28,325 people, making it a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Murray River, which is part of the Murray-Darling Basin, Australia's largest river system.
The plant operates under Australia's National Water Quality Management Strategy and state-level environmental protection regulations, which set discharge limits for nutrients and pathogens.
For a medium-sized agglomeration like Wodonga, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is standard to meet water quality guidelines for discharge into sensitive river systems.
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