Overview
Charleville wastewater treatment plant in Queensland, Australia serves 3,451 people with advanced treatment. The facility discharges treated water into the local environment, supporting the Warrego River catchment.
The Charleville wastewater treatment plant is located in Charleville, Queensland, Australia, serving a population of approximately 3,451 residents. The facility operates under Australian water quality regulations, providing advanced treatment to protect public health and the environment. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. The plant's design aligns with the needs of a small inland community. Australian regulatory frameworks, such as the National Water Quality Management Strategy, guide operational standards. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local environment, contributing to the Warrego River catchment, which flows into the Darling River system and ultimately the Murray-Darling Basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive, particularly during dry periods when water quality is critical.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Warrego River catchment, part of the Murray-Darling Basin, Australia's largest river system. The basin supports a range of ecosystems, including wetlands and floodplains, and is vital for agriculture and biodiversity. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient and pathogen loads, protecting downstream water quality in this semi-arid region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Charleville, Queensland, Australia, near the Charleville Golf Club on May Street.
The plant serves approximately 3,451 residents of Charleville and surrounding areas.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes processes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and pathogens.
The plant operates under the National Water Quality Management Strategy and Queensland state regulations, which set standards for effluent quality to protect receiving waters.
The treated effluent enters the Warrego River catchment, part of the Murray-Darling Basin, supporting ecosystems and downstream water users in a semi-arid region.
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