Overview
Beaconsfield WWTW serves approximately 4,000 people in Sol Plaatje Local Municipality, Northern Cape, South Africa. The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Orange River basin.
Beaconsfield WWTW is a wastewater treatment facility located in Woodburne, Diskobolos, within the Sol Plaatje Local Municipality of the Frances Baard District Municipality in the Northern Cape province of South Africa. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,000 residents, placing it in the small agglomeration category under South African water management frameworks. As a small-scale municipal plant, Beaconsfield WWTW is expected to comply with South Africa's National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998) and the Water Services Act (Act 108 of 1997), which set effluent quality standards for discharge into water bodies. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a tributary of the Orange River, the largest river in South Africa, which flows westward into the Atlantic Ocean. The Orange River basin supports diverse aquatic life and is critical for irrigation and domestic water supply in the arid Northern Cape region. Proper treatment at Beaconsfield helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
Beaconsfield WWTW discharges into the Orange River basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Orange River mouth. The Northern Cape is a semi-arid region where water resources are scarce, making the protection of surface water quality essential. The Orange River supports a variety of fish species and is an important migratory corridor for birds. Downstream ecosystems depend on consistent water quality, and the plant's operations contribute to maintaining the ecological balance of this vital river system.
Frequently asked questions
Beaconsfield WWTW is located in Woodburne, Diskobolos, within the Sol Plaatje Local Municipality in the Frances Baard District Municipality of the Northern Cape province, South Africa.
The plant serves approximately 3,996 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under South African water management guidelines.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which is part of the Orange River basin. The Orange River flows westward to the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under South Africa's National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998) and the Water Services Act (Act 108 of 1997), which set standards for wastewater treatment and discharge to protect water resources.
For small agglomerations in South Africa, typical treatment includes primary sedimentation and secondary biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters to meet effluent quality standards before discharge.
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