Overview
Carnarvon wastewater treatment plant serves 5,211 people in Western Australia, discharging treated effluent near the coast. The facility supports the local community and environment.
Carnarvon wastewater treatment plant is located on Babbage Island Road in Brockman, within the Shire of Carnarvon, Western Australia. It serves a population of approximately 5,211 people and is classified as a small agglomeration under Australian regulatory frameworks. The plant operates under the Australian National Water Quality Management Strategy and state-level environmental regulations administered by the Western Australian Department of Water and Environmental Regulation. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment near the coast, ultimately reaching the Indian Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting the nearby Gascoyne River estuary and coastal marine habitats from untreated wastewater pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Indian Ocean near the mouth of the Gascoyne River. This area supports diverse marine life, including fish, crustaceans, and migratory shorebirds. The Gascoyne River is an intermittent river that flows into Shark Bay, a region of high ecological significance, though the plant's discharge is managed to minimize impacts on these sensitive environments.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Babbage Island Road in Brockman, within the Shire of Carnarvon, Western Australia, near the coast.
The plant serves approximately 5,211 people in the Carnarvon area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local coastal environment, ultimately reaching the Indian Ocean near the Gascoyne River estuary.
The plant operates under Australia's National Water Quality Management Strategy and Western Australian state regulations, which require appropriate treatment for coastal discharges.
For a small agglomeration of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge, in line with Australian guidelines for coastal waters.
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