Overview
Riviersonderend wastewater treatment plant serves about 5,180 people in Theewaterskloof Local Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa. It provides secondary treatment and discharges 700 m³/day.
The Riviersonderend wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Riviersonderend, within Theewaterskloof Local Municipality in the Western Cape province of South Africa. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,180 residents and operates with secondary treatment, which is standard for municipal wastewater facilities of this scale in South Africa. Secondary treatment involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting the national effluent quality standards set by the Department of Water and Sanitation. The plant discharges 700 cubic meters of treated wastewater per day. The plant is expected to comply with South Africa's water quality regulations under the National Water Act. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water environment, likely the Riviersonderend River, which flows into the Breede River and eventually reaches the Indian Ocean near Cape Infanta. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Riviersonderend River, which supports agricultural activities and local ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Riviersonderend River, a tributary of the Breede River system. The Breede River flows through agricultural areas and wetlands before reaching the Indian Ocean. The river supports diverse aquatic life and is important for irrigation. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and organic pollution, safeguarding downstream water quality and ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on De Kock Street in Riviersonderend, within Theewaterskloof Local Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa.
The plant serves approximately 5,180 people in the Riviersonderend area.
The plant discharges 700 cubic meters per day of treated effluent, likely into the Riviersonderend River, which flows into the Breede River and then to the Indian Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting South African effluent standards.
Wastewater treatment in South Africa is regulated under the National Water Act and the Water Services Act, with effluent standards set by the Department of Water and Sanitation. Plants of this scale typically require permits specifying discharge limits.
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