Overview
Ardyaloon One Arm Point wastewater treatment plant in Western Australia serves 339 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 87.66 megalitres annually near the coast of the Dampier Peninsula.
The Ardyaloon One Arm Point wastewater treatment plant is located on the Dampier Peninsula in Western Australia, serving the small Aboriginal community of Ardyaloon. With a population served of 339, it is a small-scale facility operating under Australian wastewater management standards. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its size and remote coastal location. The plant's discharge volume of 87.66 megalitres per year reflects its modest scale. Australian regulations for small remote communities often focus on protecting sensitive coastal environments through adequate treatment and monitoring. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment near the Indian Ocean coast. The Dampier Peninsula is ecologically significant, supporting diverse marine life including coral reefs and seagrass meadows. The plant's operations are critical for protecting these downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Indian Ocean near the Dampier Peninsula. This region features fringing coral reefs and seagrass beds that support a rich marine ecosystem, including dugongs and sea turtles. The receiving waters are part of the broader Kimberley coast, known for its high biodiversity and relatively pristine condition. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect these sensitive habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on One Arm Point Road on the Dampier Peninsula in Western Australia, serving the community of Ardyaloon in the Shire of Broome.
The plant serves a population of 339 people, making it a small-scale facility designed for a remote Aboriginal community.
The plant provides secondary treatment and discharges treated effluent into the local coastal environment near the Indian Ocean. The annual discharge volume is 87.66 megalitres.
The plant protects the coastal waters of the Indian Ocean along the Dampier Peninsula, an ecologically sensitive area with coral reefs and seagrass meadows that support diverse marine life.
For small remote communities like Ardyaloon, secondary treatment is standard to reduce organic matter and nutrients. Australian guidelines emphasize protecting sensitive coastal environments, often requiring additional nutrient removal where necessary.
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