Overview
Charters Towers wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 9,400 residents in Queensland, Australia. The facility is operational and located inland near the Flinders Highway.
Charters Towers wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility serving the town of Charters Towers in Queensland, Australia. The plant supports a population of around 9,391 residents and is situated inland along the Flinders Highway, reflecting the region's semi-arid climate and mining heritage. As a small-to-medium agglomeration, the plant operates under Queensland's environmental regulations, which align with national water quality guidelines. Australian plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment to meet discharge standards for inland waters. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that drain into the Burdekin River catchment, eventually reaching the Coral Sea. This system supports diverse aquatic life and is important for agricultural water supply in the region.
Environmental context
The plant is located inland in the Burdekin River basin, which flows into the Coral Sea. The receiving waters support ecosystems including fish and bird species, and the river is a key water source for agriculture. Protecting water quality is essential for downstream ecological health and regional water security.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Flinders Highway in Charters Towers, Queensland, Australia, approximately 130 km southwest of Townsville.
The plant serves approximately 9,391 residents of Charters Towers and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Burdekin River catchment, which flows to the Coral Sea.
The plant operates under Queensland's Environmental Protection Act and the Australian Water Quality Guidelines, which set standards for effluent discharge to protect inland waters.
Australian plants of this scale typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet discharge standards for inland receiving waters.
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