Overview
Hihi wastewater treatment plant serves the Te Hiku Community in Northland, New Zealand, with advanced treatment for a population of 843. It discharges treated wastewater near the coast, supporting local water quality.
Hihi wastewater treatment plant is located in the Te Hiku Community within the Far North District of Northland, New Zealand. It serves a small population of 843 residents, providing essential sanitation infrastructure for this coastal settlement. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. This level of treatment is appropriate for a facility situated within 10 km of the coast, as it helps protect sensitive marine environments from nutrient and pathogen pollution. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, which ultimately drains to the Pacific Ocean. The coastal waters in this region support diverse marine life, including fish, shellfish, and seabirds. Advanced treatment at Hihi helps minimize ecological impacts on these downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Pacific Ocean near the Hihi settlement. This area is part of the Northland region's diverse marine ecosystem, which includes estuaries and rocky shores that support fish, shellfish, and migratory bird species. The advanced treatment helps protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
Hihi wastewater treatment plant is located at 13 Marchant Road, Hihi, in the Te Hiku Community, Far North District, Northland, New Zealand.
The plant serves a population of 843 residents in the Te Hiku Community and surrounding area.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes and discharges treated effluent into the local coastal environment, which drains to the Pacific Ocean.
In New Zealand, wastewater treatment plants operate under the Resource Management Act 1991, which sets standards for discharge quality to protect water bodies and coastal environments.
Small communities like Te Hiku Community often use advanced treatment systems to meet strict environmental standards, especially when discharging near sensitive coastal areas.
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