Overview
Agnes Water wastewater treatment plant in Queensland, Australia, serves a small coastal community with secondary treatment. It discharges treated effluent near the coast, supporting local environmental health.
Agnes Water wastewater treatment plant is located in Round Hill, Gladstone Regional, Queensland, Australia. It serves a small population of approximately 2,087 people, typical of a coastal community in the region. The plant is operational and provides secondary treatment, which is standard for small agglomerations in Australia. As a secondary treatment facility, Agnes Water plant reduces organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's discharge volume of 539.93 megaliters per year indicates its scale. Australian wastewater treatment plants are regulated under state and national guidelines, including the National Water Quality Management Strategy, which sets standards for effluent quality to protect receiving environments. The plant discharges treated wastewater near the coast, likely into a local creek or directly into the Coral Sea. The receiving water body supports diverse marine life, including seagrass beds and coral reefs, which are sensitive to nutrient pollution. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in this ecologically significant coastal area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a coastal environment that ultimately drains into the Coral Sea, part of the Pacific Ocean. This region supports sensitive marine ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and coral reefs, which require low nutrient inputs to prevent algal blooms and maintain biodiversity. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic and nutrient loads, helping to protect these habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Round Hill, Gladstone Regional, Queensland, Australia, near the coastal town of Agnes Water.
The plant serves approximately 2,087 people, typical of a small coastal community in Queensland.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local coastal environment, likely via a creek or ocean outfall, ultimately reaching the Coral Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is standard for small agglomerations in Australia and meets national water quality guidelines.
The plant operates under Queensland state regulations and the National Water Quality Management Strategy, which set effluent standards to protect coastal ecosystems.
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