Overview
Dongara wastewater treatment plant in Port Denison, Western Australia, serves 3,000 people with advanced treatment. It discharges treated effluent near the coast, supporting local environmental protection.
Dongara wastewater treatment plant is located in Port Denison, Western Australia, within the Shire of Irwin. The facility serves a population of approximately 3,000 residents, providing essential wastewater services for this coastal community. As an operational plant, it plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater in the region. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of effluent quality before discharge. With a reported discharge volume of 776.38 megaliters per year, the facility meets the stringent standards expected under Australian environmental regulations. The advanced treatment level reflects the plant's commitment to protecting the surrounding environment. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, with the plant situated within 10 kilometers of the coast. This proximity to the Indian Ocean requires careful management to safeguard marine ecosystems. The plant contributes to the health of the coastal waters and supports the ecological balance of the region's waterways.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Indian Ocean near Port Denison. The area supports diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish populations. The advanced treatment ensures minimal nutrient and pollutant loading, protecting the sensitive coastal environment from eutrophication and habitat degradation.
Frequently asked questions
The Dongara wastewater treatment plant is located on Blenheim Road in Springfield, Port Denison, Western Australia, within the Shire of Irwin.
The plant serves approximately 3,000 residents in the Port Denison and Dongara area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local environment near the coast, ultimately reaching the Indian Ocean. The advanced treatment ensures high-quality effluent to protect marine ecosystems.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, meeting stringent Australian environmental standards.
The plant operates under the Australian National Water Quality Management Strategy and state-level regulations from the Western Australian Department of Water and Environmental Regulation. Advanced treatment is typical for coastal plants to protect sensitive marine environments.
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