Levin WWTP Data - Horowhenua District Wastewater Treatment Plant, New Zealand

Levin WWTP Data is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 173 Makomako Road in the Horowhenua District, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. The plant serves a population of around 20,278 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under New Zealand's wastewater management framework. As a New Zealand facility, the plant operates under the Resource Management Act 1991 and the National Environmental Standards for Sources of Human Drinking Water. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards, with potential nutrient removal in sensitive catchments. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in megaliters per day or similar unit), indicating the plant's infrastructure scale. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local environment, ultimately draining into the Tasman Sea via the Horowhenua region's waterways. The receiving environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for recreational and cultural uses. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast means its discharge may influence coastal water quality, requiring careful management to protect marine ecosystems.

The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams and rivers within the Horowhenua District, which drain into the Tasman Sea. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life, including fish and shellfish, and is used for recreation and customary practices. The region's watershed is sensitive to nutrient inputs, which can affect water quality and ecological health.