Chatsworth Wastewater Treatment Plant, Swartland Local Municipality, Western Cape

Chatsworth wastewater treatment plant is located in Swartland Local Municipality, near Malmesbury in the Western Cape province of South Africa. The facility serves a small population of 873 residents, providing secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. As a secondary treatment plant, Chatsworth meets the standard level of treatment required for inland discharge under South African water quality regulations. The plant lies within 50 km of the coast, and its treated effluent ultimately drains into the Western Cape river systems that flow toward the Atlantic Ocean. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local agriculture and water supply.

The plant's discharge contributes to the local watershed in the Western Cape, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Berg River or nearby coastal systems. The area supports sensitive aquatic ecosystems, including fynbos vegetation and estuarine habitats that rely on good water quality for biodiversity.