Overview
Apollo Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant in Victoria, Australia, serves approximately 1,800 residents with secondary treatment. The plant discharges treated effluent near the coast, supporting local environmental health.
The Apollo Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant, located in the coastal town of Apollo Bay, Victoria, Australia, serves a population of around 1,800. Operated as part of the Apollo Bay Resource Recovery Centre, the plant provides secondary treatment to municipal wastewater, ensuring compliance with state environmental regulations. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant meets the standard required for Australian coastal communities under the National Water Quality Management Strategy. The plant's discharge volume of approximately 473 megalitres per year indicates it is sized appropriately for the local population. The treated effluent is discharged into the Southern Ocean via the local coastal environment. The plant plays a key role in protecting the pristine waters of the Great Ocean Road region, which supports diverse marine life and is a significant ecological and tourism asset.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Southern Ocean near Apollo Bay, part of the ecologically sensitive Great Ocean Road coastline. This area supports diverse marine ecosystems, including kelp forests and fish populations, and is an important migratory corridor for whales and seabirds. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality for tourism and local biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at the Apollo Bay Resource Recovery Centre on Arthur Court in Apollo Bay, Victoria, Australia, within the Shire of Colac Otway.
The plant serves approximately 1,827 residents of Apollo Bay, a coastal town in Victoria.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Southern Ocean near the coast, after secondary treatment that removes organic matter and solids.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required for coastal communities in Australia under the National Water Quality Management Strategy.
Australian wastewater treatment plants operate under state and national guidelines, including the National Water Quality Management Strategy. For coastal plants like Apollo Bay, secondary treatment is typically required to protect marine environments.
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