Overview
Dover Wastewater Treatment Plant in Tasmania, Australia, provides secondary treatment for a small coastal community of about 1,100 residents, discharging treated effluent near the coast.
The Dover Wastewater Treatment Plant is located in the small coastal town of Dover, Tasmania, Australia. Serving a population of approximately 1,141 residents, this facility is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. The plant operates under Australian environmental regulations, which require appropriate treatment levels to protect receiving waters. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's discharge volume of 295.33 megaliters per year indicates it is sized for the local community. Australian wastewater treatment plants are subject to state-level environmental protection laws, including the Tasmanian Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act, which sets discharge standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters near Dover, which flow into the Southern Ocean. This area supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. The plant's proximity to the coast necessitates careful management to minimize environmental impact on the sensitive marine ecosystem.
Environmental context
The Dover Wastewater Treatment Plant discharges into coastal waters of the Southern Ocean near the town of Dover. This region features rocky shores and estuaries that support diverse aquatic life, including fish, mollusks, and seabirds. The receiving environment is ecologically sensitive due to its role as a habitat for marine species and its importance to local recreational and commercial fishing. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect water quality in this coastal area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 23 Station Road, Dover, in the Huon Valley region of Tasmania, Australia.
The plant serves approximately 1,141 residents in the town of Dover and surrounding areas.
The plant provides secondary treatment and discharges treated effluent into coastal waters near Dover, which flow into the Southern Ocean.
The plant operates under Tasmanian and Australian environmental laws, including the Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act, which sets discharge standards for wastewater treatment.
For small coastal communities like Dover, secondary treatment is standard to reduce organic matter and pathogens before discharge into sensitive marine environments.
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