Overview
Beswick Wastewater Treatment Plant serves the community of Beswick in Australia's Northern Territory. The secondary treatment facility manages a discharge volume of 133.25 megaliters annually.
The Beswick Wastewater Treatment Plant is located in the remote community of Beswick, Northern Territory, Australia, along the Central Arnhem Highway in Wugularr. It serves a population of approximately 515 residents, providing essential wastewater management for this rural area. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant employs biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Secondary treatment is the standard for Australian plants of this scale, ensuring compliance with national water quality guidelines. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local environment, contributing to the protection of the region's waterways. The surrounding area drains into the Gulf of Carpentaria catchment, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems. Proper wastewater treatment is vital for maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
The plant operates within the Gulf of Carpentaria drainage basin, a vast catchment that ultimately flows into the Gulf of Carpentaria. This region supports diverse aquatic life, including important fish species and migratory birds. Effective wastewater treatment helps protect downstream water quality and the ecological health of the gulf's coastal and marine environments.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is situated along the Central Arnhem Highway in Wugularr, Beswick, within the Roper Gulf Region of the Northern Territory, Australia.
The plant serves approximately 515 residents of the Beswick community.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant has an annual wastewater discharge volume of 133.25 megaliters.
Australian wastewater treatment plants operate under state and national guidelines, including the National Water Quality Management Strategy. Secondary treatment is typical for small communities to protect environmental and public health.
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