Overview
Burwood Beach wastewater treatment plant serves Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. It is an operational facility with a designed capacity of 1.00 million cubic meters per day, serving approximately 107,650 people.
Burwood Beach wastewater treatment plant is located in Merewether, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. The facility serves a population of approximately 107,650 people and has a designed capacity of 1.00 million cubic meters per day, making it a significant municipal treatment plant in the region. The plant operates under Australia's regulatory framework for wastewater management, which includes state-level environment protection licenses. For a facility of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with potential for nutrient removal to protect sensitive coastal waters. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Pacific Ocean via an ocean outfall. The coastal waters off Newcastle support diverse marine ecosystems, including rocky reefs and sandy habitats, and are important for recreational fishing and tourism. Proper treatment is essential to maintain water quality and protect marine life.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Pacific Ocean near Newcastle, New South Wales. The coastal environment features rocky headlands, sandy beaches, and offshore reefs that support diverse marine life, including fish, seabirds, and marine mammals. The region's ocean currents help disperse treated effluent, but nutrient loading can still affect local water quality and algal growth.
Frequently asked questions
Burwood Beach wastewater treatment plant is located in Merewether, a suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.
The plant serves approximately 107,650 people in the Newcastle area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Pacific Ocean via an ocean outfall, ensuring proper dispersion and dilution.
The plant operates under New South Wales environment protection regulations, which require appropriate treatment levels and discharge permits to protect coastal water quality.
For plants of this scale in Australia, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typical, especially for coastal discharges, to minimize environmental impact on marine ecosystems.
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