Overview
Dowerin wastewater treatment plant in Western Australia serves a small population of 501 with secondary treatment. It discharges 129.68 megalitres annually, supporting the local community's sanitation needs.
Dowerin wastewater treatment plant is located in the Shire of Dowerin, Western Australia, serving a small population of 501 residents. The plant is situated on Redding Road in the rural town of Dowerin, approximately 160 kilometers east of Perth. As a secondary treatment facility, it provides biological treatment to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge. The plant operates under Australia's regulatory framework for wastewater management, which includes state-level environmental protection policies. For small communities like Dowerin, secondary treatment is standard to meet water quality objectives. The plant's annual discharge volume of 129.68 megalitres reflects the modest scale of the community it serves. The treated effluent is discharged to the local environment, likely into a nearby watercourse or groundwater system within the Avon River catchment. This basin eventually drains to the Swan River and the Indian Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting local waterways from untreated sewage, supporting the ecological health of the region's semi-arid agricultural landscape.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Avon River catchment, which flows into the Swan River and ultimately the Indian Ocean. The region's semi-arid climate means water resources are limited, making treated effluent a potential resource for irrigation or environmental flows. The plant helps protect downstream ecosystems, including wetlands and riparian habitats that support native flora and fauna.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Redding Road in Dowerin, Western Australia, within the Shire of Dowerin, about 160 kilometers east of Perth.
The plant serves a population of 501 residents in the town of Dowerin and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local environment, likely into a watercourse or groundwater system within the Avon River catchment, which flows to the Swan River and Indian Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard requirements for small communities in Australia.
The plant operates under Western Australia's environmental protection laws, which set discharge standards for small communities. Secondary treatment is typical for plants serving around 500 people to protect local water quality.
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