Overview
Koornland wastewater treatment plant serves the Swellendam Local Municipality in Western Cape, South Africa. It treats wastewater for approximately 14,059 people, supporting the local community and environment.
Koornland wastewater treatment plant is located in the Swellendam Local Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa. The facility serves a population of approximately 14,059 people, making it a medium-sized municipal plant in the region. Its address is 9 Boslelie Street, Railton, Swellendam, and it operates as part of the local water infrastructure. As a South African wastewater treatment facility, Koornland operates under the national regulatory framework, which includes the Water Services Act and the National Water Act. These laws set standards for effluent quality and environmental protection. For a plant serving around 14,000 people, typical treatment processes include primary and secondary stages, often with maturation ponds or activated sludge systems, to meet discharge requirements. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Indian Ocean via the Breede River system. The Western Cape region is known for its unique fynbos biome and diverse aquatic ecosystems. Proper treatment at Koornland helps protect downstream water quality and supports the ecological health of the region's rivers and estuaries.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from Koornland likely enters the local drainage network, which flows into the Breede River and ultimately reaches the Indian Ocean. The Breede River estuary is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish and bird species. The surrounding fynbos vegetation is highly sensitive to nutrient pollution, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for preserving this unique biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
Koornland wastewater treatment plant is located at 9 Boslelie Street, Railton, Swellendam, in the Swellendam Local Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa.
The plant serves approximately 14,059 people in the Swellendam area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Breede River system, eventually reaching the Indian Ocean.
Koornland operates under South Africa's Water Services Act and National Water Act, which set effluent quality standards and environmental protection requirements.
For a plant of this scale, typical treatment includes primary and secondary stages, often using activated sludge or pond systems, to meet national discharge standards.
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