Overview
Horseshoe Bay wastewater treatment plant in Queensland, Australia, serves 544 people with secondary treatment. It discharges treated effluent near the coast, supporting local environmental health.
Horseshoe Bay wastewater treatment plant is located on Apjohn Street in Horseshoe Bay, Townsville City, Queensland, Australia. This operational facility serves a small population of 544 residents, providing secondary treatment to manage domestic wastewater from the coastal community. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the standard level of treatment required for Australian coastal discharges under the National Water Quality Management Strategy. The plant lies within 10 kilometers of the coast, discharging treated effluent into the local marine environment. Its operations help protect the nearby Coral Sea and Great Barrier Reef region, which supports diverse marine life and is ecologically sensitive. The facility plays a key role in maintaining water quality in this popular tourist and residential area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the coastal waters of the Coral Sea, part of the Great Barrier Reef catchment. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine ecosystems including coral reefs and seagrass beds. The facility's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pathogen loads, protecting downstream marine habitats from eutrophication and contamination.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Apjohn Street in Horseshoe Bay, Townsville City, Queensland, Australia, near the coast.
The plant serves a small population of 544 residents in the Horseshoe Bay area.
The plant provides secondary treatment and discharges treated effluent into the coastal waters of the Coral Sea, near the Great Barrier Reef.
The plant operates under Australia's National Water Quality Management Strategy and Queensland state regulations, which set standards for coastal wastewater discharges.
For small coastal communities, secondary treatment is standard to reduce organic matter and pathogens, protecting marine ecosystems and recreational waters.
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