Overview
Jerramungup wastewater treatment plant in Western Australia serves 312 people with secondary treatment, discharging 80.84 megalitres annually. It supports the local community in the Shire of Jerramungup.
Jerramungup wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Jerramungup, Western Australia, within the Shire of Jerramungup. The plant serves a small population of 312 residents, reflecting the rural and agricultural character of the region. It operates under Australian wastewater management standards, which require appropriate treatment to protect environmental and public health. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in Australia. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. It is designed to meet the needs of the local population. The treated effluent likely enters a local watercourse or groundwater system, eventually contributing to the broader drainage basin of Western Australia's southern coast. The region is characterized by dryland farming and natural ecosystems that depend on water quality. Proper wastewater treatment helps protect these environments from nutrient pollution and other contaminants, supporting biodiversity and agricultural sustainability.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge likely flows into local waterways that drain toward the Southern Ocean, a nutrient-poor marine environment. The surrounding area includes agricultural land and native vegetation, where maintaining water quality is critical for ecosystem health. Effective secondary treatment reduces organic loads and nutrients, minimizing impacts on downstream aquatic life and groundwater resources.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Jerramungup, Western Australia, at Jerramungup District High School, 2 Lancaster Road, within the Shire of Jerramungup.
The plant serves a population of 312 people, reflecting the small rural community of Jerramungup.
The plant discharges 80.84 megalitres of treated wastewater annually. It likely enters local waterways or groundwater systems.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Australian standards for small communities.
Australian wastewater treatment plants operate under state and national guidelines, such as the National Water Quality Management Strategy. Secondary treatment is standard for small agglomerations to protect environmental and public health.
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