Overview
Hawston WWTW serves Overstrand Local Municipality in Western Cape, South Africa. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 51.
Hawston WWTW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Overstrand Ward 11, within the Overstrand Local Municipality, Overberg District Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa. The plant serves a small population of 51 and has a designed capacity of 1.00, indicating it is a very small-scale facility. As a South African plant, it operates under the national water regulatory framework, which includes the Water Services Act and the National Water Act. The plant's location near the coast (within 50 km) suggests its discharge may ultimately reach the Atlantic Ocean via local watercourses. The Western Cape region is known for its unique fynbos ecosystem and coastal biodiversity, making proper wastewater management important for protecting downstream aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Western Cape, a region with a Mediterranean climate and diverse coastal ecosystems. While the specific receiving water body is not identified, the plant's proximity to the coast (within 50 km) means treated effluent likely drains into local rivers or estuaries that flow into the Atlantic Ocean. This coastal zone supports important marine life, including fish nurseries and migratory bird species, so effective treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Hawston WWTW is located in Overstrand Ward 11, Overstrand Local Municipality, Overberg District Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa.
The plant serves a population of 51, making it a very small-scale wastewater treatment facility.
The plant's coastal proximity suggests treated effluent likely flows into local watercourses that eventually reach the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under South Africa's Water Services Act and National Water Act, which set standards for wastewater treatment and discharge to protect water resources.
For very small agglomerations like Hawston, basic treatment (such as primary or secondary treatment) is typically required to meet national effluent standards before discharge.
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