Overview
Mewah Dairies Effluent Treatment Plant is an operational industrial wastewater facility in Malaysia. It serves the dairy processing operations of Mewah Dairies, treating effluent before discharge.
Mewah Dairies Effluent Treatment Plant is an operational industrial wastewater treatment facility located in Malaysia, specifically serving the dairy processing operations of Mewah Dairies. The plant is situated at coordinates 2.971716, 101.349144, indicating a location in the state of Selangor or nearby region. As an industrial effluent treatment plant, it handles wastewater generated from dairy production processes, which typically includes organic loads, fats, and cleaning agents. Under Malaysia's environmental regulations, industrial effluent treatment plants are required to meet standards set by the Department of Environment (DOE) under the Environmental Quality Act 1974. The plant's operational status confirms it is actively treating wastewater to comply with discharge standards. The treated effluent from this plant is discharged into local water bodies, likely tributaries of the Klang River or other rivers in the region, which ultimately flow into the Strait of Malacca. The plant plays a critical role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems from the high organic and nutrient loads typical of dairy processing wastewater.
Environmental context
The plant is located in Malaysia, a country with tropical climate and high rainfall. The treated effluent likely discharges into local rivers that drain into the Strait of Malacca, a busy shipping route and ecologically important marine area. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and crustaceans, and is sensitive to organic pollution and nutrient loading from industrial sources. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality for downstream communities and ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Malaysia, at coordinates 2.971716, 101.349144, likely in the state of Selangor or nearby region.
This plant treats industrial effluent from dairy processing operations, which includes organic waste, fats, oils, and cleaning chemicals.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, likely tributaries of rivers that flow into the Strait of Malacca.
The plant operates under Malaysia's Environmental Quality Act 1974 and must comply with effluent discharge standards set by the Department of Environment (DOE).
Dairy wastewater treatment often involves primary treatment (screening, equalization), biological treatment (activated sludge or anaerobic digestion), and tertiary polishing to meet DOE standards.
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