Overview
Sewerage Treatment Plant serves the Kuala Lumpur area in Malaysia. It is an operational facility managing municipal wastewater under national regulations.
Sewerage Treatment Plant is a municipal wastewater facility located in Malaysia, serving the greater Kuala Lumpur region. The plant is operational and plays a key role in managing wastewater from the surrounding urban population. As part of Malaysia's wastewater infrastructure, it contributes to public health and environmental protection. The plant operates under Malaysia's regulatory framework for wastewater treatment, which includes the Environmental Quality Act 1974 and the Sewerage Services Act 1993. These regulations set standards for effluent discharge and treatment performance. For facilities of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet national water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that eventually flow into the Klang River basin, which drains into the Strait of Malacca. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local communities. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and water resources.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Klang River basin, which flows through Kuala Lumpur and empties into the Strait of Malacca. This coastal environment supports mangrove forests and estuarine habitats that are ecologically sensitive. The river system provides critical water resources for the region and sustains fisheries and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
Sewerage Treatment Plant is located in Malaysia, serving the Kuala Lumpur metropolitan area. Its coordinates are approximately 3.149243 N, 101.750116 E.
The plant is currently operational, actively treating municipal wastewater from the surrounding area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Klang River basin, which ultimately flows into the Strait of Malacca.
The plant operates under Malaysia's Environmental Quality Act 1974 and Sewerage Services Act 1993, which set effluent standards and treatment requirements for municipal wastewater facilities.
For urban areas like Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian regulations typically require secondary treatment to meet national water quality standards before discharge.
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