Overview
De Doorns wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 17,759 residents in Breede Valley Local Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa. The facility operates under South Africa's water quality regulations.
De Doorns wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of De Doorns, within the Breede Valley Local Municipality in the Western Cape province of South Africa. The facility serves a population of approximately 17,759 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for the region. South Africa's wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998) and the Water Services Act (Act 108 of 1997), which set standards for effluent discharge and water quality. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Breede River system, which ultimately reaches the Indian Ocean near Cape Infanta. The Breede River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture and ecosystems in the Western Cape.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Breede River catchment, which flows through the Cape Winelands and empties into the Indian Ocean. The river supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for waterbirds. Downstream areas include agricultural zones and ecologically sensitive floodplains that rely on good water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Selosia Street in De Doorns, within the Breede Valley Local Municipality, Cape Winelands District Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa.
The plant serves approximately 17,759 residents in the De Doorns area and surrounding parts of the Breede Valley Local Municipality.
The plant treats wastewater to protect the Breede River system, which flows through the Western Cape and eventually reaches the Indian Ocean. The river is vital for local agriculture and ecosystems.
The plant operates under South Africa's National Water Act and Water Services Act, which set effluent quality standards. For a medium-sized agglomeration like De Doorns, secondary treatment is typically required to meet general discharge limits.
Plants of this scale in South Africa commonly use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge into receiving waters.
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