Overview
Halls Creek wastewater treatment plant in Western Australia serves 1,470 people with secondary treatment. It discharges treated effluent into the Ord River system, part of the remote Kimberley region.
Halls Creek wastewater treatment plant is located in the remote town of Halls Creek in Western Australia's Kimberley region. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,470 residents, providing essential sanitation infrastructure for this isolated community. As a secondary treatment facility, it processes domestic wastewater from the town. The plant operates under Australian wastewater regulations, which require secondary treatment for inland communities of this scale. The treatment process reduces organic matter and pathogens before discharge, meeting national guidelines for environmental protection. The plant's discharge volume is reported at 380.37 megalitres per year. The treated effluent is discharged into the Ord River catchment, which flows through the Kimberley region before reaching the Timor Sea. The Ord River system supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for the area. The plant's operations are managed to protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ord River catchment, part of the larger Timor Sea drainage basin. The Ord River flows through semi-arid landscapes and supports riparian ecosystems, including important fish and bird species. Downstream, the river reaches Cambridge Gulf, a tidal estuary that provides habitat for migratory shorebirds and marine life. Protecting water quality in this remote system is critical for maintaining biodiversity and supporting traditional Indigenous uses.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Duncan Road, Ord River, in Halls Creek, Western Australia, within the Shire of Halls Creek.
The plant serves approximately 1,470 residents in the town of Halls Creek and surrounding area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Ord River catchment, which flows through the Kimberley region to the Timor Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required for inland communities of this size under Australian regulations.
Australian wastewater treatment plants operate under state and national guidelines, including the National Water Quality Management Strategy, which sets standards for effluent quality and environmental protection.
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