Overview
Keiskammahoek wastewater treatment plant serves Amahlathi Local Municipality in Eastern Cape, South Africa. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 4,980 and discharges 673 m³/day.
The Keiskammahoek wastewater treatment plant is located in Amahlathi Ward 2, within the Amahlathi Local Municipality of the Amathole District Municipality in Eastern Cape, South Africa. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,980 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment level required under South Africa's water quality regulations. The facility discharges an average of 673 cubic meters of treated wastewater per day. As a small agglomeration, it is subject to national effluent standards set by the Department of Water and Sanitation. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Indian Ocean via the Keiskamma River system. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the region's rivers and estuaries.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Keiskamma River catchment, which flows through the Eastern Cape and empties into the Indian Ocean near Hamburg. The river supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for local communities. The treatment plant helps reduce nutrient and pathogen loads, protecting downstream ecosystems and water users.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Amahlathi Ward 2, Keiskammahoek, within the Amahlathi Local Municipality of the Amathole District Municipality in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
The plant serves approximately 4,980 residents in the Keiskammahoek area.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to break down organic matter and reduce pollutants before discharge.
The plant discharges into the Keiskamma River catchment, which flows to the Indian Ocean. It helps protect water quality in the Keiskamma River and its estuary.
The plant operates under South Africa's National Water Act and effluent standards set by the Department of Water and Sanitation, which require secondary treatment for small municipalities to protect water resources.
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