Overview
Goulburn wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 22,634 people in New South Wales, Australia. The facility is operational and discharges treated effluent into the local watershed.
The Goulburn wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located in Bradfordville, Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia. It serves a population of around 22,634 residents, making it a medium-sized agglomeration for the region. The plant is operational and plays a key role in managing wastewater for the Goulburn Mulwaree Council area. As an Australian facility, the plant operates under the national regulatory framework, including the National Water Quality Management Strategy and state-level environmental protection regulations. The plant's design capacity and treatment process are managed to comply with local environmental protection license conditions. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local waterway, which flows into the Wollondilly River, part of the Hawkesbury-Nepean catchment. This river system eventually drains into the Tasman Sea. The plant's operations are critical for protecting downstream water quality and supporting aquatic ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Wollondilly River, a tributary of the Hawkesbury-Nepean River system, which flows into the Tasman Sea. The catchment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and recreation. The plant's discharge must meet stringent nutrient and pathogen limits to protect downstream ecosystems and drinking water sources.
Frequently asked questions
The Goulburn wastewater treatment plant is located on Ross Street in Bradfordville, Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia. It serves the Goulburn Mulwaree Council area.
The plant serves approximately 22,634 people, making it a medium-sized municipal wastewater facility in New South Wales.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local waterway, which flows into the Wollondilly River, part of the Hawkesbury-Nepean catchment, ultimately reaching the Tasman Sea.
The plant operates under Australia's National Water Quality Management Strategy and New South Wales state environmental regulations. Discharge permits are issued by the NSW Environment Protection Authority.
For a plant of this scale in Australia, secondary treatment is standard, often including biological processes and disinfection, to meet state-level discharge limits for nutrients and pathogens.
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