Overview
Anglesea wastewater treatment plant serves the coastal town of Anglesea, Victoria, Australia. It is an operational facility with a designed capacity of 1.00 million liters per day, serving a population of approximately 3,977.
The Anglesea wastewater treatment plant is located at 32 Inverlochy Street in Anglesea, a coastal town in Victoria's Surf Coast Shire, Australia. The facility serves a population of around 3,977 residents and has a designed capacity of 1.00 million liters per day, reflecting its role as a small-scale municipal treatment plant. As an Australian plant, it operates under the national regulatory framework for wastewater management, which includes state-level environment protection authorities. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains to the Bass Strait via the Anglesea River or nearby coastal waters. The surrounding area supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a region known for its ecological significance, including important coastal habitats and migratory bird corridors.
Environmental context
The Anglesea plant discharges into the local catchment that flows to the Anglesea River and then into Bass Strait, a marine ecosystem supporting diverse fish, invertebrates, and seabirds. The coastal environment is ecologically sensitive, with seagrass beds and rocky reefs that rely on good water quality. The plant's operation is critical to preventing nutrient and pathogen pollution in this nearshore zone.
Frequently asked questions
The Anglesea wastewater treatment plant is located at 32 Inverlochy Street, Anglesea, Victoria, Australia.
The plant serves approximately 3,977 residents in the Anglesea area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local catchment, which flows to the Anglesea River and ultimately into Bass Strait.
The plant operates under Australian state and national regulations, including the Environment Protection Act and guidelines from the Victorian Environment Protection Authority.
For small coastal communities in Victoria, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is common to protect sensitive marine environments, often followed by disinfection.
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