Overview
Amoonguna wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Amoonguna in the Northern Territory, Australia. It provides advanced treatment and discharges approximately 791 ML annually.
Amoonguna wastewater treatment plant is located in the Macdonnell Region of the Northern Territory, Australia, serving the small community of Amoonguna. The plant provides advanced treatment for a population of around 3,057 people, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. As an advanced treatment facility, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, meeting stringent Australian water quality standards. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority, which sets discharge limits to protect local waterways. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local environment, contributing to the water balance of the arid region. The plant plays a key role in protecting groundwater and ephemeral creeks in the Lake Eyre Basin, a vast endorheic system that supports unique desert ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lake Eyre Basin, one of the world's largest endorheic drainage basins, which only flows during rare flood events. The basin supports a range of desert-adapted species and is ecologically sensitive. Treated effluent helps maintain local water resources in this arid environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Amoonguna, in the Macdonnell Region of the Northern Territory, Australia.
The plant serves approximately 3,057 people in the Amoonguna community.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal and disinfection beyond secondary treatment.
The plant operates under the Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority's guidelines, which require advanced treatment for sensitive environments to protect water quality.
The plant discharges approximately 790.98 megaliters of treated wastewater annually.
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