Overview
Bucasia wastewater treatment plant in Queensland, Australia, serves approximately 47,389 people. It operates under Australian regulatory standards for municipal wastewater management.
Bucasia wastewater treatment plant is located in Bucasia, Queensland, Australia, within the Mackay Regional area. The facility serves a population of around 47,389, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Australian wastewater management frameworks. Australian wastewater treatment plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment processes, often with nutrient removal to protect sensitive coastal environments, in line with state and national guidelines. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, which ultimately drains to the Coral Sea via the nearby coast. The region supports diverse marine ecosystems, including the Great Barrier Reef, making effective wastewater treatment critical for protecting downstream water quality and aquatic life.
Environmental context
The plant is located within 50 km of the coast, with its discharge likely entering the Coral Sea via local waterways. This coastal region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine habitats and the Great Barrier Reef ecosystem. Effective nutrient and pathogen removal is essential to minimize impacts on downstream coral reefs and seagrass beds.
Frequently asked questions
Bucasia wastewater treatment plant is located on Bucasia Treatment Plant Road, Bucasia, in the Mackay Regional area of Queensland, Australia.
The plant serves approximately 47,389 people, making it a medium-sized municipal wastewater facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local environment, which ultimately drains to the Coral Sea. The coastal location suggests discharge to marine waters.
The plant operates under Australian state and national wastewater regulations, including the National Water Quality Management Strategy and Queensland's Environmental Protection Act. These frameworks set standards for treatment and discharge to protect water quality.
Australian plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment with nutrient removal, especially in coastal areas, to meet stringent discharge limits and protect sensitive marine ecosystems like the Great Barrier Reef.
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