Overview
Kundat Djaru wastewater treatment plant is a secondary treatment facility in Western Australia, serving a small population of 188. It discharges treated wastewater into the local environment.
Kundat Djaru wastewater treatment plant is located in the remote community of Kundat Djaru, within the Shire of Halls Creek, Western Australia. This small-scale facility serves a population of 188 residents, providing essential sanitation services in a sparsely populated region. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its size and remote location. Under Australian regulatory frameworks, small communities often rely on decentralized treatment systems that meet state environmental protection standards. The plant's discharge volume is approximately 48.70 megaliters per year. The treated effluent is released into the local environment, likely contributing to the groundwater or ephemeral creek systems typical of the Kimberley region. This area is ecologically sensitive, supporting unique arid-zone biodiversity. The plant's operations are managed to protect downstream water quality and the broader Ord River catchment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local drainage system, which ultimately flows into the Ord River catchment and then into the Timor Sea. The Kimberley region is ecologically significant, with seasonal wetlands and diverse wildlife. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect these downstream environments from nutrient pollution.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Fifth Street in Kundat Djaru, within the Shire of Halls Creek, Western Australia, Australia.
The plant serves a small community of 188 residents.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local environment, likely into groundwater or ephemeral creeks that drain toward the Ord River catchment.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is standard for small remote communities in Australia and meets state environmental protection requirements.
The plant operates under Western Australia's environmental protection regulations, which require appropriate treatment for small communities to safeguard local water resources and ecosystems.
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