Overview
Bremer Bay wastewater treatment plant is a secondary-level facility serving 270 people in Western Australia. It discharges treated effluent near the coast, operating under Australian regulatory standards.
Bremer Bay wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located in the small coastal town of Bremer Bay, Western Australia, within the Shire of Jerramungup. The plant serves a population of approximately 270 residents, reflecting the rural and remote character of the area. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Australian guidelines for small coastal communities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring effluent quality meets environmental protection standards before discharge. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local environment near the Southern Ocean coast. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means its discharge can influence nearshore marine water quality. The region supports diverse marine life and is part of a broader coastal ecosystem that includes estuaries and seagrass habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the coastal waters of the Southern Ocean near Bremer Bay. This area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life including fish, crustaceans, and migratory seabirds. The local watershed drains through small seasonal creeks and groundwater systems that ultimately reach the ocean, making careful management of nutrient and pathogen loads important for maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Bremer Bay Sewer Treatment Road in Bremer Bay, Western Australia, within the Shire of Jerramungup.
The plant serves approximately 270 residents of the Bremer Bay community.
The plant provides secondary treatment and discharges treated effluent into the local coastal environment near the Southern Ocean.
The plant operates under Australian national and state environmental regulations, including the National Water Quality Management Strategy and Western Australia's environmental protection laws, which set standards for wastewater treatment and discharge.
For small coastal communities like Bremer Bay, secondary treatment is standard to reduce organic matter and pathogens, protecting marine ecosystems. Australian guidelines recommend appropriate treatment based on population size and receiving environment sensitivity.
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