Overview
Babinda wastewater treatment plant in Queensland, Australia, provides secondary treatment for a small population of 2,439. It discharges treated effluent near the coast, supporting local water quality.
The Babinda wastewater treatment plant is located on Clyde Road in Babinda, Queensland, within the Cairns Regional area. It serves a small community of approximately 2,439 people, operating as a secondary treatment facility under Australian regulatory standards. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the typical requirements for small inland or coastal communities in Australia. The plant's discharge volume is 631.12 megaliters per year, and it operates under the framework of the Australian Water Quality Guidelines and state-level environmental protection regulations. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains to the Coral Sea via nearby rivers and creeks. This coastal discharge requires careful management to protect marine ecosystems and water quality in the Great Barrier Reef catchment area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Babinda Creek catchment, which flows into the Russell River and then into the Coral Sea near the Great Barrier Reef. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is ecologically sensitive to nutrient and pollutant inputs. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic load and suspended solids before discharge.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Clyde Road in Babinda, Queensland, Australia, within the Cairns Regional local government area.
The plant serves approximately 2,439 people in the Babinda community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local Babinda Creek catchment, which flows to the Russell River and ultimately into the Coral Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard for small communities in Australia under the National Water Quality Management Strategy.
The plant operates under Queensland's Environmental Protection Act and the Australian Water Quality Guidelines, which set discharge standards to protect receiving waters, especially near the Great Barrier Reef.
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