Overview
Donnybrook wastewater treatment plant in Western Australia serves 3,734 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 966.29 megalitres annually, supporting the local environment.
Donnybrook wastewater treatment plant is located in the Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup, Western Australia, along the Munda Biddi Trail in Paynedale. It serves a population of approximately 3,734 people, making it a small-scale facility within the region's municipal infrastructure. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. With an annual discharge volume of 966.29 megalitres, it operates under Australia's regulatory framework, which includes state-level environmental protection laws and guidelines for wastewater management. Advanced treatment is typical for plants in sensitive areas to minimize environmental impact. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Southern Ocean via the Preston River and Leschenault Estuary. This coastal catchment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Preston River catchment, which flows into the Leschenault Estuary and then the Southern Ocean. This coastal watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats, including migratory bird corridors and fish spawning grounds. The advanced treatment level helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area, reducing nutrient and pollutant loads that could impact estuarine and marine life.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located along the Munda Biddi Trail in Paynedale, Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup, Western Australia, 6239, Australia.
The plant serves approximately 3,734 people in the Donnybrook area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Preston River and eventually the Leschenault Estuary and Southern Ocean.
The plant uses advanced treatment, which includes processes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other contaminants.
The plant operates under Australian state and federal environmental regulations, including the Environmental Protection Act and state-level wastewater guidelines, which mandate advanced treatment for sensitive coastal catchments.
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