Overview
Woestalleen Colliery Sewage Plant is a secondary treatment facility in Steve Tshwete, Mpumalanga, South Africa. It serves the local mining community and discharges treated effluent into the Olifants River basin.
Woestalleen Colliery Sewage Plant is a wastewater treatment facility located in Steve Tshwete Ward 5, within the Nkangala District of Mpumalanga, South Africa. The plant provides secondary treatment for sewage generated by the colliery and surrounding areas, supporting the local mining community. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the basic standards required under South Africa's National Water Act and Water Services Act. For facilities serving mining operations, effluent quality must comply with the Department of Water and Sanitation's general discharge limits, particularly for pollutants like suspended solids and chemical oxygen demand. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Olifants River system, which flows through the Kruger National Park and into the Limpopo River, eventually reaching the Indian Ocean. The Olifants River is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and wildlife.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Olifants River catchment, a major tributary of the Limpopo River. The Olifants River flows through the Kruger National Park, supporting a rich diversity of fish, birds, and mammals. Downstream, the Limpopo River forms the border between South Africa and Zimbabwe before emptying into the Indian Ocean. The region is semi-arid, making water quality crucial for both human use and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Steve Tshwete Ward 5, Steve Tshwete, Nkangala District, Mpumalanga, South Africa.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant likely discharges into the Olifants River system, which flows through the Kruger National Park and into the Limpopo River.
The plant operates under South Africa's National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998) and Water Services Act, which set standards for effluent discharge and water resource protection.
The Olifants River is a major tributary of the Limpopo River, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture, industry, and wildlife in the Kruger National Park.
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