Overview
Hastings Point wastewater treatment plant serves Bogangar, New South Wales, Australia. It is an operational facility with a designed capacity of 1.00 ML/day, serving a population of approximately 10,892.
Hastings Point wastewater treatment plant is located in Bogangar, within the Tweed Shire Council area of New South Wales, Australia. The facility serves a population of around 10,892 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 ML/day, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for this coastal community. As an Australian plant, it operates under the regulatory framework of the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA), which issues environment protection licences for wastewater discharges. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal in sensitive catchments. The plant's operational status indicates it is actively treating wastewater to meet these standards. The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Pacific Ocean via local waterways, given its proximity to the coast. The surrounding region includes the Tweed River and coastal lagoons, which support diverse aquatic life and are important for local tourism and recreation. Proper treatment is essential to protect these ecosystems from nutrient enrichment and pathogens.
Environmental context
The plant is located near the coast of New South Wales, within 50 km of the Pacific Ocean. Its treated effluent likely discharges into local creeks or the Tweed River system, which flows into the ocean. The coastal waters support sensitive marine habitats, including seagrass beds and fish breeding grounds, making effective nutrient removal critical to prevent algal blooms and maintain water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Round Mountain Road, Bogangar, in the Tweed Shire Council area of New South Wales, Australia.
The plant serves a population of approximately 10,892 people in the Bogangar and Hastings Point areas.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local waterways that flow to the Pacific Ocean, given the plant's coastal location.
The plant operates under the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) licensing system, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality.
Australian plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment, with additional nutrient removal if discharging to sensitive coastal waters.
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