Overview
Camden Haven wastewater treatment plant serves Dunbogan, New South Wales, Australia, with a designed capacity of 1.00 ML/day for a population of 5,808. It is located within 50 km of the coast.
Camden Haven wastewater treatment plant is located in Dunbogan, a locality within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council area of New South Wales, Australia. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,808 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 ML/day, reflecting its role as a small-scale municipal facility. As an operational plant in Australia, it is subject to state-level environmental regulations under the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA). The plant's capacity and population served align with typical small community wastewater systems. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local catchment, which ultimately drains to the Tasman Sea via the Camden Haven River system. This coastal environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local water quality and recreational use.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from Camden Haven plant enters the Camden Haven River system, which flows into the Tasman Sea near Port Macquarie. This coastal watershed supports estuarine habitats and is a migratory corridor for fish and bird species. The region's subtropical climate and proximity to the coast make water quality management critical for protecting downstream ecosystems and recreational areas.
Frequently asked questions
Camden Haven wastewater treatment plant is located at Salamander Way, Dunbogan, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council area of New South Wales, Australia.
The plant serves a population of approximately 5,808 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local catchment, which flows into the Camden Haven River system and ultimately reaches the Tasman Sea.
The plant operates under New South Wales EPA regulations, which implement national water quality guidelines and require appropriate treatment for coastal discharge.
For small communities in Australia, secondary treatment is standard, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems, with disinfection for coastal discharges.
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