Overview
Borroloola wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 986 people in the Northern Territory, Australia. It provides secondary treatment and discharges 255.11 megalitres annually.
The Borroloola wastewater treatment plant is located in the remote town of Borroloola in the Roper Gulf Region of the Northern Territory, Australia. It serves a small population of around 986 residents, reflecting the rural and isolated nature of the community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. As a small-scale facility in a remote area, it operates under Australia's national wastewater management framework, which sets guidelines for effluent quality and environmental protection. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, likely into the McArthur River system, which flows into the Gulf of Carpentaria. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for traditional Indigenous land use and local ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the McArthur River catchment, which drains into the Gulf of Carpentaria. This coastal region supports mangrove forests, seagrass beds, and important fisheries. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its remote tropical environment and reliance on seasonal rainfall patterns.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Borroloola, a remote town in the Roper Gulf Region of the Northern Territory, Australia, near the McArthur River.
The plant serves approximately 986 people, reflecting the small, rural community of Borroloola.
The plant provides secondary treatment, a biological process that reduces organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant discharges about 255.11 megalitres of treated wastewater annually.
The plant operates under Australia's National Water Quality Management Strategy, which sets guidelines for effluent quality to protect receiving waters, especially in sensitive remote ecosystems.
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