Overview
Gordonvale wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 7,800 residents in Queensland, Australia. It operates under national and state regulations for municipal wastewater management.
Gordonvale wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Gordonvale, within the Cairns Regional local government area in Queensland, Australia. The plant serves a population of around 7,800 people, making it a small to medium-sized facility in the region. It is currently operational and plays a key role in managing domestic wastewater for the local community. The plant operates under Australia's regulatory framework for wastewater management, which includes the National Water Quality Management Strategy and Queensland's Environmental Protection Act. For a facility of this scale, typical treatment involves secondary or tertiary processes to meet discharge standards. The plant's designed capacity is recorded as 1.00, though the unit is unspecified. The plant's treated effluent is likely discharged to a local waterway that flows into the Coral Sea, given its proximity to the coast (within 50 km). The receiving environment supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the Great Barrier Reef catchment, making effective treatment crucial for protecting downstream ecosystems and water quality.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Mulgrave River catchment, which drains into the Coral Sea near Cairns. This coastal region is ecologically sensitive, supporting mangrove forests, seagrass beds, and the Great Barrier Reef lagoon. Discharges must meet strict nutrient and pathogen limits to protect these downstream habitats and recreational water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Sues Street in Gordonvale, Queensland, within the Cairns Regional local government area, Australia.
The plant serves approximately 7,824 people, making it a small to medium-sized municipal facility.
The treated effluent is likely discharged to a local waterway in the Mulgrave River catchment, which flows into the Coral Sea near Cairns.
The plant operates under Australia's National Water Quality Management Strategy and Queensland's Environmental Protection Act, which set discharge standards to protect receiving waters.
Facilities of this scale in Australia typically employ secondary or tertiary treatment processes, including biological treatment and disinfection, to meet regulatory requirements for coastal discharge.
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