Overview
Cobargo wastewater treatment plant in New South Wales, Australia, serves 1,800 people with secondary treatment. It discharges treated effluent near the coast, supporting local environmental health.
Cobargo wastewater treatment plant is located on Cobargo Bermagui Road in the town of Cobargo, within the Bega Valley Shire Council area of New South Wales, Australia. The plant serves a small population of approximately 1,800 residents and is classified as a secondary treatment facility, providing biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. As a secondary treatment plant, Cobargo meets the standard requirements for municipal wastewater treatment in Australia, which are regulated under state and national guidelines. The plant's operational status is active, and it discharges a reported volume of 465.77 megaliters per year. The plant is sized appropriately for the small community it serves. The plant is located within 10 kilometers of the coast, meaning its treated effluent ultimately reaches the marine environment. The receiving waters support local aquatic ecosystems and contribute to the health of the coastal zone. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and preventing untreated waste from entering sensitive coastal habitats.
Environmental context
The Cobargo plant discharges treated wastewater into a local watercourse that flows toward the Tasman Sea, part of the South Pacific Ocean. The coastal environment supports diverse marine life, including fish, invertebrates, and seabirds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and organic pollutants, minimizing the risk of eutrophication and maintaining water quality in the nearshore zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Cobargo Bermagui Road in Cobargo, within the Bega Valley Shire Council area of New South Wales, Australia.
The plant serves approximately 1,800 residents in the Cobargo area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that flows toward the Tasman Sea, with a reported annual discharge volume of 465.77 megaliters.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant operates under the Australian Guidelines for Water Recycling and state-level regulations from the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority, which mandate appropriate treatment for small communities to protect environmental and public health.
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