Overview
Booleroo Centre wastewater treatment plant in South Australia serves a small population of 535 with secondary treatment, discharging 138.45 megalitres annually. The plant supports local sanitation and environmental protection.
Booleroo Centre wastewater treatment plant is located in the small rural town of Booleroo Centre, South Australia, within the District Council of Mount Remarkable. The facility serves a population of approximately 535 residents, providing essential wastewater management for this agricultural community. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its small scale. Under Australian regulatory frameworks, smaller communities often rely on secondary treatment to meet environmental standards. The treated effluent is likely discharged to local waterways or used for irrigation, supporting the region's agricultural activities. The plant contributes to protecting the local watershed, which ultimately drains to the Spencer Gulf, a significant marine environment. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Environmental context
Booleroo Centre lies within the Willochra Creek catchment, which flows into the Spencer Gulf. The Spencer Gulf supports diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and important fisheries. The plant's secondary treatment reduces nutrient and pathogen loads, helping to protect downstream ecosystems from eutrophication and contamination.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located near the Booleroo Centre Golf Course on Nukunu Yarta Way in Booleroo Centre, South Australia, within the District Council of Mount Remarkable.
The plant serves a population of approximately 535 residents in the rural town of Booleroo Centre and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges 138.45 megalitres of treated wastewater annually, likely to local waterways or for agricultural reuse, supporting the region's farming activities.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is standard for small Australian communities and effectively reduces organic matter and suspended solids.
Australian wastewater treatment plants operate under state and national guidelines, including the National Water Quality Management Strategy. For small plants like Booleroo Centre, secondary treatment is typical to meet environmental protection goals.
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