Overview
Kulin wastewater treatment plant serves the small town of Kulin in Western Australia, providing secondary treatment for a population of around 470. The plant discharges treated wastewater locally, supporting the region's water management.
Kulin wastewater treatment plant is located on Jilakin Street in Kulin, a small town in the Shire of Kulin, Western Australia. The plant serves a population of approximately 470 residents, making it a small-scale facility typical of rural Australian communities. It operates under the regulatory framework of the Australian government and state of Western Australia, which mandate appropriate treatment levels for such agglomerations. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for inland facilities of this size. Secondary treatment ensures significant reduction of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's discharge volume is recorded at 121.61 units, reflecting the modest scale of the community it serves. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, likely into a nearby watercourse or groundwater system. Kulin lies within the Avon River basin, which drains into the Swan River and eventually the Indian Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and supporting the ecological health of the region's semi-arid landscape.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Avon River catchment, which flows through the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia before reaching the Swan River and the Indian Ocean. This inland basin supports a variety of native flora and fauna adapted to dry conditions, and the plant's secondary treatment helps maintain water quality in this sensitive environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Jilakin Street in Kulin, a town in the Shire of Kulin, Western Australia, Australia.
The plant serves a population of approximately 470 residents, reflecting its role as a small-scale facility for a rural community.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant operates under Australian and Western Australian environmental regulations, which set standards for wastewater treatment and discharge to protect water quality.
The plant protects local water quality in the Avon River catchment, supporting the ecological health of the region's semi-arid environment and downstream waterways.
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