Overview
Green Head wastewater treatment plant in Western Australia serves 275 people with secondary treatment, discharging 71.12 megalitres annually near the Indian Ocean coast.
Green Head wastewater treatment plant is located on Maxwell Road in the small coastal town of Green Head, Western Australia, within the Shire of Coorow. The facility serves a population of 275 and operates under Australia's regulatory framework for wastewater management. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is appropriate for a small coastal community. It discharges 71.12 megalitres of treated wastewater annually. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the standard required for inland and coastal discharges under Australian guidelines. The treated effluent is released into the local environment near the Indian Ocean. The surrounding area features coastal heath and supports diverse marine life. The plant plays a key role in protecting the pristine coastal waters of Western Australia from untreated sewage.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local coastal environment near the Indian Ocean. The receiving waters support a variety of marine ecosystems, including seagrass beds and fish habitats. The area is part of the broader Western Australian coastal zone, which is ecologically sensitive due to its biodiversity and limited nutrient tolerance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Maxwell Road in Green Head, Western Australia, within the Shire of Coorow, approximately 300 km north of Perth.
The plant serves a population of 275 residents in the coastal town of Green Head.
The plant discharges 71.12 megalitres of treated wastewater annually into the local coastal environment near the Indian Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for small coastal communities under Australian wastewater guidelines.
The plant operates under Australia's National Water Quality Management Strategy and state-level environmental regulations, which mandate secondary treatment for coastal discharges to protect marine ecosystems.
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