Overview
Rooiwal Northern Works serves approximately 59,298 people in the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, South Africa. The plant operates under South Africa's water regulatory framework.
Rooiwal Northern Works is a wastewater treatment plant located in Rooiwal, within the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, South Africa. It serves a population of approximately 59,298, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for the region. As a South African municipal plant, it is subject to the National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998) and the Water Services Act (Act 108 of 1997), which mandate appropriate treatment levels to protect water resources. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive catchments. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Apies River or a tributary, which flows into the Pienaars River and eventually the Limpopo River system, draining into the Indian Ocean. This catchment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for downstream agricultural and urban water users.
Environmental context
The plant is located inland in the Limpopo River basin, with treated effluent likely entering the Apies River, a tributary of the Pienaars River. This river system flows northward into the Limpopo River, which eventually reaches the Indian Ocean. The catchment supports a variety of freshwater species and provides water for irrigation and livestock, making proper treatment essential to prevent eutrophication and contamination.
Frequently asked questions
Rooiwal Northern Works is located in Rooiwal, within the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng Province, South Africa.
The plant serves approximately 59,298 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
Treated effluent from the plant is likely discharged into the Apies River, a tributary of the Pienaars River, which flows into the Limpopo River system.
The plant operates under South Africa's National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998) and Water Services Act (Act 108 of 1997), which set standards for wastewater treatment and discharge to protect water resources.
For a medium-sized agglomeration in South Africa, secondary treatment is standard, with possible nutrient removal if the receiving water body is sensitive to eutrophication.
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