Overview
Karuah Wastewater Treatment Plant in New South Wales, Australia, serves about 2,033 people with secondary treatment. It discharges treated wastewater near the coast, supporting local water quality.
Karuah Wastewater Treatment Plant is located on Limeburners Creek Road in Karuah, New South Wales, within the Port Stephens Council area. This facility serves a small community of approximately 2,033 residents, providing essential wastewater management for the town. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is standard for small agglomerations under Australian regulatory frameworks. The plant's discharge volume is recorded at 526.17 megalitres per year, reflecting its scale. Australian wastewater treatment plants are regulated under state and national guidelines, including the National Water Quality Management Strategy. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, which is within 10 km of the coast. This proximity to marine waters means the plant plays a key role in protecting the downstream ecosystem, including the Port Stephens estuary and the Tasman Sea. Proper treatment helps safeguard aquatic life and recreational water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a catchment that drains to the Port Stephens estuary, a large coastal water body connected to the Tasman Sea. This estuary supports diverse marine life, including seagrass beds and fish nurseries. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pathogen loads, protecting the ecological health of the downstream marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Limeburners Creek Road in Karuah, New South Wales, Australia, within the Port Stephens Council area.
The plant serves approximately 2,033 residents in the Karuah community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local environment, which is within 10 km of the coast, ultimately reaching the Port Stephens estuary and the Tasman Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for small communities under Australian wastewater regulations.
The plant operates under the National Water Quality Management Strategy and state-level guidelines from New South Wales, which mandate secondary treatment for discharges to sensitive coastal environments.
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