Overview
Home Hill wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 4,290 people in Queensland, Australia. The facility is operational and located within 50 km of the coast, discharging treated effluent into the local environment.
Home Hill wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located in the Burdekin Shire of Queensland, Australia, serving a population of around 4,290 residents. The plant is situated near the town of Home Hill and operates under Australian water quality regulations. As a small-scale treatment facility, Home Hill is expected to meet state-level effluent standards under Queensland's Environmental Protection Act. Australian plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment or lagoon-based systems to manage biological oxygen demand and nutrient loads. The plant's treated wastewater is discharged into the local catchment, which ultimately drains into the Coral Sea via the Burdekin River system. The receiving environment supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the Great Barrier Reef catchment, making nutrient management critical for downstream ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Burdekin River catchment, which flows into the Coral Sea near the Great Barrier Reef. This coastal region supports seagrass beds and marine habitats sensitive to nutrient enrichment. Effective treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Georgees Road in Home Hill, within the Burdekin Shire of Queensland, Australia.
The plant serves approximately 4,290 residents in the Home Hill area.
Treated effluent is discharged into the local catchment, which flows into the Burdekin River system and eventually reaches the Coral Sea.
The plant operates under Queensland's Environmental Protection Act and the Australian Water Quality Guidelines, which set standards for effluent quality and environmental protection.
Small Australian plants often use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet state-level discharge standards.
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