Overview
Collie wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 8,300 residents in Western Australia. The facility is operational and discharges treated effluent into the local watershed.
Collie wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Collie, Western Australia, within the Shire of Collie. The facility serves a population of around 8,349 people, making it a small to medium-sized municipal plant in the region. It is situated near the Preston Settlement area, along Yabberup Trail. As an Australian wastewater facility, the plant operates under the regulatory framework of the Western Australian Department of Water and Environmental Regulation. The plant is designed to meet state environmental standards for effluent quality before discharge. The treated wastewater is likely discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Collie River, which eventually reaches the Leschenault Estuary and the Indian Ocean. The receiving environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and public health.
Environmental context
The Collie plant discharges into a catchment that drains to the Collie River, which flows into the Leschenault Estuary and then the Indian Ocean. This estuarine environment is ecologically sensitive, supporting migratory birds and fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this important coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The Collie wastewater treatment plant is located on Yabberup Trail in Mungalup, near the town of Collie, Western Australia, within the Shire of Collie.
The plant serves approximately 8,349 people in the Collie area, classifying it as a small to medium-sized municipal wastewater facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Collie River, eventually reaching the Leschenault Estuary and the Indian Ocean.
The plant operates under the Western Australian Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, which enforces state environmental standards for effluent quality and discharge.
For a plant of this scale in Australia, secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems are typical, designed to meet state discharge standards.
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