Overview
Lake Grace wastewater treatment plant serves the small community of Lake Grace in Western Australia. The secondary treatment facility discharges 21.60 megalitres of treated wastewater annually.
Lake Grace wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Lake Grace, within the Shire of Lake Grace in Western Australia, Australia. The facility serves a small population of 83 residents, reflecting the rural and low-density character of the region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its small scale. Under Australian regulatory frameworks, such facilities are typically managed by local councils and must comply with state-level environmental protection regulations, including discharge licenses issued by the Western Australian Department of Water and Environmental Regulation. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local environment, contributing to the water balance of the inland drainage basin. The region is part of the Western Australian wheatbelt, where water resources are scarce and treated effluent can support local ecosystems and agricultural uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the inland drainage system of Western Australia's wheatbelt region, which ultimately drains into salt lakes or ephemeral wetlands. The area is characterized by low rainfall and high evaporation, making water reuse and careful discharge management important for maintaining local biodiversity and preventing salinization.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Lake Grace, a town in the Shire of Lake Grace, Western Australia, Australia.
The plant serves a small population of 83 residents.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local inland drainage system, which ultimately flows into salt lakes or ephemeral wetlands in the Western Australian wheatbelt.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is standard for small communities in Australia and meets state environmental protection requirements.
The plant operates under Western Australian state regulations, including discharge licenses from the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, and must comply with the Australian Guidelines for Water Recycling.
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