Overview
Caddadup wastewater treatment plant serves the City of Mandurah, Western Australia, treating wastewater for approximately 10,550 people. The plant is operational and located near the coast.
Caddadup wastewater treatment plant is located in Dawesville, within the City of Mandurah, Western Australia. The plant serves a population of about 10,550 people, making it a medium-sized facility for the region. It is situated near the coast, which influences its discharge considerations. As an Australian plant, Caddadup operates under the national regulatory framework, including the National Water Quality Management Strategy and state-level environmental protection regulations. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with potential additional nutrient removal in sensitive coastal areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million liters per day, indicating it is sized to handle the local population's wastewater. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Peel-Harvey Estuary or the Indian Ocean via the Dawesville Channel. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is an important area for recreational fishing and tourism. The region's Mediterranean climate means seasonal variations in flow and treatment demands.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge likely enters the Peel-Harvey Estuary, a large estuarine system connected to the Indian Ocean via the Dawesville Channel. This estuary is ecologically significant, supporting migratory birds, fish, and crustaceans. The surrounding coastal waters are part of the Leeuwin Current marine ecosystem, which influences biodiversity. Nutrient management is critical to prevent algal blooms in the estuary.
Frequently asked questions
Caddadup wastewater treatment plant is located in Dawesville, within the City of Mandurah, Western Australia, Australia.
The plant serves approximately 10,550 people in the City of Mandurah area.
The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Peel-Harvey Estuary or the Indian Ocean via the Dawesville Channel, given its coastal location.
The plant operates under Australia's National Water Quality Management Strategy and Western Australia's environmental protection regulations, which set standards for effluent quality and discharge.
For a plant of this scale in Australia, secondary treatment is standard, often with nutrient removal to protect sensitive coastal environments like the Peel-Harvey Estuary.
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