Overview
Bundanoon wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 4,000 people in New South Wales, Australia. The operational facility is located inland in the Wingecarribee Shire Council area.
Bundanoon wastewater treatment plant is an operational facility located at 145 Quarry Road, Bundanoon, in the Wingecarribee Shire Council of New South Wales, Australia. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,009 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category. As an Australian plant, it operates under the national regulatory framework administered by the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA). The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local catchment, which ultimately drains into the Shoalhaven River system and then to the Tasman Sea. The surrounding region is characterized by rural and semi-rural land use, with the plant playing a key role in protecting local waterways and groundwater quality.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local watershed, which flows into the Shoalhaven River and eventually reaches the Tasman Sea. The Shoalhaven River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for the region. The plant's discharge must meet state water quality standards to protect downstream ecosystems and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 145 Quarry Road, Bundanoon, in the Wingecarribee Shire Council, New South Wales, Australia.
The plant serves approximately 4,009 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Australian wastewater management standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local catchment, which flows into the Shoalhaven River system and ultimately reaches the Tasman Sea.
The plant operates under the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) regulations, which set discharge standards to protect water quality and the environment.
For small inland communities in Australia, secondary treatment is typically required to meet state discharge standards, ensuring removal of organic matter and solids before release.
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