Overview
Lake Conjola wastewater treatment plant serves 2,797 residents in New South Wales, Australia. It provides secondary treatment and discharges treated effluent near the coast.
Lake Conjola wastewater treatment plant is located in the coastal town of Lake Conjola, New South Wales, Australia. Operated by the Shoalhaven City Council, the facility serves a population of approximately 2,797 residents, typical of a small coastal community. The plant is situated on Thorne Street, near the shores of Lake Conjola, a popular estuarine system. The plant employs secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Australian wastewater regulations for communities of this size. Secondary treatment involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring the effluent meets environmental standards before discharge. The plant discharges an average of 723.67 megaliters of treated wastewater annually. The treated effluent is released into the Lake Conjola estuarine system, which eventually flows into the Tasman Sea. This coastal environment supports diverse aquatic life, including fish, crustaceans, and migratory birds. The plant's operation is critical to maintaining water quality in the lake and protecting downstream marine habitats from nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into Lake Conjola, a coastal estuary that connects to the Tasman Sea via the Conjola Entrance. This estuarine environment supports seagrass beds, mangroves, and fish nurseries, making it ecologically sensitive. The surrounding catchment is largely forested and residential, with the lake providing recreational and habitat value. Proper treatment is essential to prevent algal blooms and protect marine biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Thorne Street in Lake Conjola, New South Wales, Australia, within the Shoalhaven City Council area.
The plant serves approximately 2,797 residents, typical of a small coastal community in New South Wales.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Lake Conjola estuarine system, which flows into the Tasman Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard requirement under Australian regulations for communities of this size to protect coastal water quality.
The plant operates under the New South Wales regulatory framework, which mandates secondary treatment for coastal discharges to protect sensitive estuarine and marine environments.
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