Overview
Beaconsfield wastewater treatment plant in Tasmania, Australia, serves 2,213 people with secondary treatment. It discharges treated effluent near the coast, operating under Australian regulatory standards.
Beaconsfield wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Beaconsfield, Tasmania, Australia, on Bowens Jetty Road in the West Tamar region. The facility serves a population of approximately 2,213 and is classified as a small-scale municipal plant. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Australian wastewater regulations for communities of this size. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring effluent quality meets environmental guidelines before discharge. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local environment, with the plant situated within 10 km of the coast. The receiving waters ultimately flow into the Tamar River estuary and then into Bass Strait, a marine ecosystem that supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and tourism.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tamar River estuary, which flows into Bass Strait, a productive marine environment. The estuary supports migratory birds, fish, and shellfish, and is ecologically sensitive due to its role as a nursery habitat. The plant's coastal proximity requires careful management to protect water quality in the downstream marine ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Bowens Jetty Road, Beaconsfield, in the West Tamar region of Tasmania, Australia.
The plant serves approximately 2,213 people in the Beaconsfield area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local environment near the Tamar River estuary, which flows into Bass Strait.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under Australian regulations for small to medium communities.
The plant operates under Australian state and federal wastewater regulations, including the National Water Quality Management Strategy, which sets guidelines for effluent quality and environmental protection.
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