Overview
Brunswick Heads wastewater treatment plant in New South Wales, Australia, provides secondary treatment for about 1,700 residents. It discharges treated effluent near the coast, supporting local water quality.
Brunswick Heads wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Brunswick Heads, within the Byron Shire Council area of New South Wales, Australia. The plant serves a small population of approximately 1,716 people and operates under secondary treatment standards. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant uses biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant discharges an average of 444 megaliters of treated wastewater annually. Secondary treatment is the standard for Australian coastal plants to protect marine environments. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, which ultimately drains to the Pacific Ocean. Being within 10 km of the coast, the plant plays a key role in protecting the sensitive coastal and marine ecosystems of the Byron Bay region, including nearby beaches and estuaries.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Pacific Ocean near Brunswick Heads, a popular tourist destination. The receiving environment includes the Brunswick River estuary and nearby beaches, which support diverse marine life and are important for recreation. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pathogen loads, safeguarding water quality in this ecologically sensitive coastal area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Stan Thompson Oval, Tweed Street, Brunswick Heads, in the Byron Shire Council area of New South Wales, Australia.
The plant serves approximately 1,716 people in the Brunswick Heads area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local environment, which ultimately reaches the Pacific Ocean. The discharge volume averages about 444 megaliters per year.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard requirements for coastal discharge in Australia.
Australian wastewater treatment plants are regulated under state and national guidelines, including the National Water Quality Management Strategy. For coastal plants like Brunswick Heads, secondary treatment is typically required to protect marine environments.
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