Overview
Condon wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 16,589 people in Gumlow, Queensland, Australia. The facility is operational and located within 50 km of the coast.
Condon wastewater treatment plant is located on Bowhunters Road in Gumlow, a locality within the Townsville City region of Queensland, Australia. The plant serves a population of around 16,589, placing it in the medium agglomeration category. It is situated inland but within 50 km of the coast, indicating potential influence on coastal water quality. As an Australian facility, the plant operates under the national regulatory framework administered by the Queensland Department of Environment and Science. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet environmental standards. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that drain toward the Coral Sea. The region's tropical climate and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef catchment area underscore the importance of effective nutrient and pathogen removal to protect downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Ross River basin, which flows into Cleveland Bay and ultimately the Coral Sea. This coastal zone supports diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and coral reefs. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to minimize nutrient and sediment loads that could impact these sensitive habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The Condon wastewater treatment plant is located on Bowhunters Road in Gumlow, a locality within the Townsville City region of Queensland, Australia.
The Condon plant serves approximately 16,589 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration.
The treated effluent from the Condon plant is likely discharged into local waterways that drain into the Ross River and eventually into Cleveland Bay and the Coral Sea.
The Condon plant operates under Australian national and Queensland state regulations, including the Environmental Protection Act 1994, which requires appropriate treatment levels to protect receiving waters.
For a plant of this scale in Australia, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, with additional nutrient removal if discharging to sensitive environments.
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