Overview
Eidsvold wastewater treatment plant is a secondary treatment facility in Queensland, Australia, serving a small population of 584. It discharges 151.16 megalitres annually into the local environment.
Eidsvold wastewater treatment plant is located on Racecourse Road in Eidsvold, Queensland, within the North Burnett Regional area. It serves a small population of 584 residents, reflecting its role as a local municipal facility for this rural community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Australian wastewater regulations for inland communities of this size. Secondary treatment effectively removes organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring the effluent meets environmental protection standards before discharge. The treated wastewater is released into the local catchment, which ultimately drains into the Burnett River system. This river flows eastward to the Coral Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities in the region. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in this important watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Burnett River catchment, which flows through Queensland's Wide Bay-Burnett region before reaching the Coral Sea. This watershed supports a variety of freshwater species and is used for irrigation and recreation. The secondary treatment process reduces nutrient and organic loads, protecting downstream ecosystems from eutrophication and maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Racecourse Road in Eidsvold, Queensland, Australia, within the North Burnett Regional local government area.
The plant serves a population of 584 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility for the local community.
The plant uses secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to break down organic matter and remove suspended solids, producing effluent that meets environmental standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local catchment, which drains into the Burnett River system and eventually reaches the Coral Sea.
The plant operates under Queensland's Environmental Protection Act and the Australian wastewater guidelines, which require secondary treatment for inland communities to protect water quality.
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