Overview
Greenough On Sea wastewater treatment plant in Geraldton, Western Australia, serves about 2,000 people with secondary treatment. It discharges treated wastewater near the coast, supporting local environmental management.
Greenough On Sea wastewater treatment plant is located near Geraldton in Western Australia, along Brand Highway in the suburb of Cape Burney. The facility serves a small population of approximately 2,008 people, reflecting its role in a coastal community. As an operational secondary treatment plant, it manages domestic wastewater from the surrounding area. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for reducing organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's discharge volume is recorded at 519.68 megaliters per year. In Australia, wastewater treatment plants of this scale are typically regulated under state environmental protection laws, with permits issued by the Western Australian Department of Water and Environmental Regulation. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, likely via a nearby watercourse or ocean outfall, given the plant's proximity to the coast. The receiving waters ultimately flow into the Indian Ocean, which supports diverse marine life including seagrass meadows and fish populations. The plant plays a key role in protecting coastal water quality in the Geraldton region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local drainage system, which flows into the Indian Ocean near Geraldton. This coastal environment supports seagrass habitats and marine biodiversity, making effective treatment essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect ecosystem health. The region's semi-arid climate means that water resources are limited, and maintaining water quality is critical for both ecological and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Brand Highway in Cape Burney, near Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia.
The plant serves approximately 2,008 people in the Greenough On Sea and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, likely via a watercourse or ocean outfall, given the plant's proximity to the Indian Ocean coast.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for reducing organic matter and suspended solids in wastewater.
The plant operates under Western Australian environmental protection laws, with permits issued by the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation. Small coastal plants like this are required to meet discharge standards that protect marine ecosystems.
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