Overview
East Bundaberg wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 22,000 people in Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia. It is an operational facility located within 50 km of the coast.
East Bundaberg wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located in Bundaberg East, Queensland, Australia. It serves a population of approximately 22,129 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Australian wastewater management frameworks. The plant is situated in the Bundaberg Region, a coastal area known for its agricultural and industrial activities. As an operational plant, East Bundaberg treats wastewater from the local community. Australian wastewater treatment plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment processes to meet national discharge standards. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 million liters per day, reflecting its capacity to handle the region's wastewater load. The treated effluent from East Bundaberg is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Coral Sea via the Burnett River system. The receiving environment supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive due to its proximity to the Great Barrier Reef catchment. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting downstream water quality and marine ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Burnett River catchment, which flows into the Coral Sea near the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef. This coastal region supports seagrass beds, mangroves, and diverse marine species. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to minimize nutrient and pollutant loads that could impact coral health and estuarine ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
East Bundaberg wastewater treatment plant is located on Darnell Street in Bundaberg East, Queensland, Australia, within the Bundaberg Region.
The plant serves approximately 22,129 people, making it a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Burnett River and ultimately reaches the Coral Sea.
The plant operates under Queensland's Environmental Protection Act and the Australian National Water Quality Management Strategy, which set discharge standards for nutrients and pathogens.
Plants of this scale in Australia typically employ secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or oxidation ponds to meet regulatory standards for effluent quality.
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