Overview
Carole Park wastewater treatment plant serves the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is an operational facility designed for a capacity of 1.00 unit, serving a population of 49,461.
Carole Park wastewater treatment plant is located in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, serving a population of approximately 49,461. The facility is operational and plays a key role in managing wastewater for this suburban area within the greater Brisbane region. The plant operates under Australia's regulatory framework, which includes state-based environmental protection laws. For a plant of this scale, typical treatment involves secondary or tertiary processes to meet discharge standards set by the Queensland Department of Environment and Science. The treated effluent from Carole Park is discharged into local waterways that eventually flow into the Brisbane River and Moreton Bay. This downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological zone, requiring careful management of nutrient and pollutant loads.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Brisbane River catchment, which flows into Moreton Bay, a large coastal embayment. Moreton Bay supports seagrass meadows, mangroves, and migratory bird species, making it ecologically sensitive. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect these habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Carole Park wastewater treatment plant is located at 1501 Boundary Road, Ellen Grove, in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
The plant serves a population of approximately 49,461 people in the Carole Park and surrounding areas of Brisbane.
Treated wastewater from Carole Park is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Brisbane River and eventually Moreton Bay.
The plant operates under Queensland's Environmental Protection Act and the national Water Quality Management Strategy, with discharge permits issued by the Queensland Department of Environment and Science.
For a plant of this scale in Australia, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typical, often followed by disinfection, to meet stringent discharge standards for sensitive receiving waters.
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