Overview
Percy Steward wastewater treatment plant serves Krugersdorp, Gauteng, South Africa, with a population equivalent of 33,565. The plant operates under South Africa's water regulatory framework.
Percy Steward is a wastewater treatment plant located in Krugersdorp, Gauteng, South Africa. It serves a population of approximately 33,565 people in the Mogale City Local Municipality area. The plant is situated inland, away from the coast, and discharges into local watercourses within the Vaal River basin. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under South Africa's National Water Act and Water Services Act. These regulations require adequate treatment to protect receiving water bodies and public health. The plant's operational details, including treatment process and capacity, are part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure managed by the local authority. The treated effluent from Percy Steward ultimately flows into the Crocodile River, a tributary of the Limpopo River system, which drains into the Indian Ocean. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the region, supporting downstream ecosystems and water users.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Crocodile River, part of the Limpopo River basin, which flows through diverse habitats before reaching the Indian Ocean. The watershed supports agricultural activities and urban water supply, making effective treatment essential to prevent nutrient loading and protect aquatic life in the river system.
Frequently asked questions
Percy Steward is located in Krugersdorp, Gauteng, South Africa, within the Mogale City Local Municipality area.
The plant serves approximately 33,565 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under South African water regulations.
Treated effluent from Percy Steward is discharged into the Crocodile River, a tributary of the Limpopo River system, which ultimately flows into the Indian Ocean.
The plant operates under South Africa's National Water Act and Water Services Act, which mandate appropriate treatment levels for municipal wastewater to protect water resources.
For medium-sized agglomerations in South Africa, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge into receiving water bodies.
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