Monday, February 14, 2011

abc Wednesday::Effluent


The treatment plants.


Pump house which discharges the treated effluent to the sea. The pond in front acts as a storage buffer for high flow during the wet season.

Lots of water birds like swans, ducks make their homes there.



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This is probably a place you don't go to visit. It is our Mangere effluent treatment plant. My husband is a water engineer and he deals with both clean water and not so clean water. Even when he is not working, he likes to visit places related to his work. I tag along to take photos.

The smell is not too bad. There are even walking tours round the area.
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13 comments:

  1. GailFebruary 15, 2011 at 3:36 AM

    It is good there are many ways to clean the water before it is released. That used to not be a concern.

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    It is good to know things like this though, and fascinating info..

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  3. Sylvia KFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    A really interesting post for the E Day, Ann, and good information for us all to know! Hope you have a great week!

    Sylvia
    ABC Team

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  4. Kay L. DaviesFebruary 15, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Effluent treatment is "E"ssential these days! Wonderful idea for E day, Ann.
    -- K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  5. photowannabeFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    I am greatful for these treatment plants. Everyone needs clean water. Great post on a subject rarely talked about.

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  6. Roger Owen GreenFebruary 15, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    icky but very necessary.
    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  7. Tumblewords:February 15, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Good topic. We often forget things like this that make life so much more comfortable.

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  8. WandaFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    I love to go on Photo Shoots. Sound like fun going with your husband.

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  9. Cezar and LéiaFebruary 15, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Great work with your pictures.So sorry to know about the smell. :)
    Have a nice day dear Ann,
    hugs
    Léia

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  10. AshFebruary 16, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    Good one!

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  11. MonaFebruary 16, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    pretty sewage ..i love the last photo most :)

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  12. Hooked on MemesFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    A very interesting E. I didn't even think of effluent even though my husband is an environmental engineer.

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  13. Chubskulit RoseFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Simply beautiful!

    E is for Eyes that Glow

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