Overview
Edmonton wastewater treatment plant serves Mount Sheridan, Queensland, Australia. It is an operational facility with a designed capacity of 1.00 ML/day, serving a population of approximately 28,097.
Edmonton wastewater treatment plant is located in Mount Sheridan, Queensland, Australia, within the Cairns Regional area. The facility serves a population of around 28,097 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 ML/day, indicating it is a medium-scale plant supporting the local community. As an Australian plant, it operates under the national regulatory framework administered by the Queensland Department of Environment and Science, which enforces discharge standards under the Environmental Protection Act 1994. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal in sensitive catchments. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Coral Sea via the Mulgrave River or nearby coastal waterways. This region supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including mangrove forests and seagrass beds, which are sensitive to nutrient loads.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Mulgrave River system, which flows into the Coral Sea near Cairns. This coastal environment supports ecologically significant habitats such as mangroves and seagrass meadows, which provide nursery grounds for marine species. Nutrient management is critical to prevent algal blooms and protect the Great Barrier Reef lagoon, a globally important marine ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
Edmonton wastewater treatment plant is located at Greenacres Close, White Rock, Mount Sheridan, Queensland, Australia, within the Cairns Regional area.
The plant serves a population of approximately 28,097 people in the Mount Sheridan and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Mulgrave River and eventually reaches the Coral Sea near Cairns.
The plant operates under Queensland's Environmental Protection Act 1994, with discharge permits issued by the Department of Environment and Science, ensuring compliance with national water quality standards.
For a plant of this scale in Australia, secondary treatment is standard, often with nutrient removal to protect sensitive coastal environments like the Great Barrier Reef.
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