Overview
Dawson wastewater treatment plant serves 4,386 people in Brimbin, New South Wales, Australia. The operational facility is located inland near the Mid-Coast Council area.
Dawson wastewater treatment plant is an operational facility located at Myuna Close in Brimbin, New South Wales, Australia, within the Mid-Coast Council area. It serves a population of approximately 4,386 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Australian regulatory frameworks. As a small-scale plant, Dawson is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the Australian Guidelines for Water Recycling and state-level environmental protection regulations. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million liters per day, reflecting its role in managing local domestic wastewater. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local catchment, which ultimately drains to the Tasman Sea via the Manning River system. The surrounding environment supports diverse aquatic life and contributes to the ecological health of the coastal region.
Environmental context
Dawson plant discharges into the Manning River catchment, which flows into the Tasman Sea. The river system supports estuarine habitats and migratory fish species. The plant's inland location reduces direct marine impact, but its effluent contributes to the overall nutrient load in the catchment, requiring careful management to protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Dawson wastewater treatment plant is located at Myuna Close, Brimbin, in the Mid-Coast Council area of New South Wales, Australia.
The plant serves a population of approximately 4,386 people, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local catchment, which flows into the Manning River system and eventually reaches the Tasman Sea.
As an Australian plant, Dawson operates under the Australian Guidelines for Water Recycling and state-level environmental protection regulations, which mandate secondary treatment for small agglomerations.
For small plants serving about 4,400 people, secondary treatment is standard, involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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