Overview
Kamieskroon wastewater treatment plant serves 59 people in Kamiesberg Local Municipality, Northern Cape, South Africa. It provides secondary treatment and discharges 8.00 megaliters of treated wastewater.
Kamieskroon wastewater treatment plant is located in the small town of Kamieskroon within the Kamiesberg Local Municipality, Northern Cape, South Africa. The plant serves a population of 59, reflecting its role in a remote rural community. It operates under South Africa's national water regulations, which govern wastewater treatment and discharge standards. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small agglomerations in South Africa. It is expected to comply with the country's water quality guidelines. The plant discharges into a local watercourse, contributing to the region's water resources. The Northern Cape is an arid region, making water reuse and protection of receiving waters critical. The plant's operations support the local community and help maintain environmental quality in the area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse that drains into the broader Orange River basin, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The region is arid and ecologically sensitive, with limited water resources. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality, supporting aquatic life and agricultural use in the area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Kamieskroon, within the Kamiesberg Local Municipality, Namakwa District Municipality, Northern Cape, South Africa, along the N7 highway.
The plant serves a population of 59 people, reflecting its role in a small rural community.
The plant provides secondary treatment and discharges 8.00 megaliters of treated wastewater into a local watercourse, which drains into the Orange River basin and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under South Africa's National Water Act and water quality regulations, which set standards for wastewater treatment and discharge to protect water resources.
For small agglomerations like Kamieskroon, secondary treatment is standard under South African regulations, ensuring adequate removal of organic matter and pathogens before discharge.
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