Overview
Gloucester wastewater treatment plant in New South Wales, Australia, provides advanced treatment for a population of 3,843. The facility discharges 994.50 megalitres annually and is located inland, serving the Gloucester community.
Gloucester wastewater treatment plant is located on Showground Road in Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia. It serves a population of approximately 3,843 residents as part of the Mid-Coast Council's municipal infrastructure. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates under Australian regulatory standards. The facility employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of effluent quality before discharge. With an annual discharge volume of 994.50 megalitres, the plant meets the requirements for advanced treatment, which is typical for smaller inland communities in Australia. The plant's operational status is confirmed as active. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Manning River system and then into the Tasman Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Manning River catchment, supporting aquatic ecosystems and downstream water users.
Environmental context
The Gloucester wastewater treatment plant discharges into the Manning River catchment, which flows into the Tasman Sea. The Manning River supports diverse aquatic life, including native fish species and migratory birds. The plant's advanced treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system, which is important for local biodiversity and recreational use.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Showground Road in Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia, within the Mid-Coast Council area.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,843 residents in the Gloucester community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Manning River system and eventually reaches the Tasman Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which is a high level of treatment that removes nutrients and other pollutants beyond secondary treatment standards.
The plant operates under Australian state and federal regulations, including the National Water Quality Management Strategy, which sets guidelines for effluent quality and environmental protection.
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