Overview
Currie wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Currie on King Island, Tasmania, Australia. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 969 and discharges treated effluent near the coast.
Currie wastewater treatment plant is located on King Island in Tasmania, Australia, serving the small coastal community of Currie. With a population served of 969, it is a small-scale municipal facility that manages local wastewater needs. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. As a small agglomeration, it operates under Australian state and federal environmental regulations, including the National Water Quality Management Strategy, which sets guidelines for effluent quality to protect receiving environments. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local coastal environment near Burgess Bay. King Island lies in Bass Strait, a region known for its marine biodiversity and important fisheries. The plant's discharge must meet strict water quality criteria to safeguard the surrounding marine ecosystem and recreational waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of Burgess Bay, which opens into Bass Strait, a dynamic marine environment connecting the Tasman Sea and the Southern Ocean. This area supports diverse marine life, including seals, seabirds, and migratory fish species. The discharge must be managed to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the ecological health of the nearshore zone.
Frequently asked questions
The Currie wastewater treatment plant is located on Burgess Bay Track, Currie, on King Island in Tasmania, Australia.
The plant serves a population of approximately 969 residents in the town of Currie and surrounding areas on King Island.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the coastal waters of Burgess Bay, which flows into Bass Strait.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant operates under Australian environmental regulations, including the National Water Quality Management Strategy, which sets effluent quality standards to protect coastal and marine environments.
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