Landsborough Wastewater Treatment Plant, Sunshine Coast Regional, Queensland

Landsborough wastewater treatment plant is located in Sunshine Coast Regional, Queensland, Australia, serving a population of approximately 20,076. The facility is operational and plays a key role in managing wastewater for the local community. Australian wastewater treatment plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, in line with national guidelines under the Australian Water Quality Guidelines. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million liters per day. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local catchment, which ultimately drains to the Pacific Ocean via the Maroochy River system. This contributes to the health of downstream aquatic ecosystems, including estuarine and marine environments that support diverse marine life and recreational activities.

The plant discharges into the Maroochy River catchment, which flows into the Pacific Ocean near the Sunshine Coast. This coastal region supports sensitive marine habitats, including seagrass beds and fish breeding grounds. The plant's operations are important for protecting water quality in the downstream estuary and coastal zone.