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9.10 Direct discharge by user
Supporting information
Delta Electricity discharged a total metered volume of 4,693 ML from Wallerawang Power Station to the Coxs River (upstream of Lake Lyell). Industrial wastewater from the power station was treated and discharged to the river.
Quantification approach
Data source
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Method
Ultrasonic flow meters were used to measure discharge from the power stations.
Assumptions, limitations, caveats and approximations
Discharge from power stations flows to the Coxs River and its tributaries.
Uncertainty information
The volume is based on measured data. Estimated uncertainty based on meter accuracy is +/– 2%. Meters are regularly calibrated.