Overview
Binningup wastewater treatment plant in Myalup, Western Australia, serves 1,269 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 328.31 megalitres annually near the coast.
Binningup wastewater treatment plant is located on Taranto Road in Myalup, within the Shire of Harvey, Western Australia. The facility serves a small coastal community of 1,269 residents and operates under secondary treatment standards. The plant's treatment process is secondary, which is typical for small agglomerations in Australia. Australian wastewater treatment is regulated under state and national guidelines, including the National Water Quality Management Strategy, which sets performance expectations for nutrient removal and pathogen reduction. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local environment near the Indian Ocean coast. The receiving waters support marine ecosystems and recreational areas. The facility's coastal location requires careful management to protect nearshore water quality and aquatic life.
Environmental context
The plant discharges near the Indian Ocean coast of Western Australia, within the Leschenault Estuary catchment. The estuary supports diverse marine life, including migratory shorebirds and fish species. Treated effluent enters a coastal environment where nutrient levels must be controlled to prevent algal blooms and maintain seagrass health.
Frequently asked questions
Binningup wastewater treatment plant is located on Taranto Road in Myalup, within the Shire of Harvey, Western Australia, Australia.
The plant serves a population of 1,269 people in the coastal community of Binningup and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local environment near the Indian Ocean coast. The discharge volume is approximately 328.31 megalitres per year.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard for small coastal communities in Australia to reduce organic matter and pathogens before discharge.
The plant operates under the National Water Quality Management Strategy and state guidelines from Western Australia. These regulations set discharge limits to protect coastal water quality and marine ecosystems.
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