Overview
Ledge Point wastewater treatment plant serves 258 people in Western Australia. This secondary treatment facility discharges 66.73 megalitres annually near the coast.
Ledge Point wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located in the Shire of Gingin, Western Australia, serving a small coastal community of 258 residents. The plant operates under Australia's regulatory framework for wastewater management, which requires appropriate treatment to protect the environment. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in Australia. With an annual discharge volume of 66.73 megalitres, the facility manages the wastewater generated by the local population. As a coastal plant within 10 km of the Indian Ocean, it must meet stringent discharge standards to safeguard marine ecosystems. The treated effluent is released into the local environment, ultimately reaching the Indian Ocean. The region supports diverse marine life and is part of the broader Swan Coastal Plain drainage system. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in the coastal zone, which is important for both ecological health and recreational use.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local coastal environment, which drains to the Indian Ocean. This area is part of the Swan Coastal Plain and supports a variety of marine and coastal habitats. The discharge must comply with Australian water quality guidelines to protect sensitive nearshore ecosystems, including seagrass beds and fish nursery areas.
Frequently asked questions
Ledge Point wastewater treatment plant is located in Ledge Point, Shire of Gingin, Western Australia, Australia.
The plant serves a population of 258 residents in the Ledge Point community.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local coastal environment, which ultimately reaches the Indian Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for small communities in Australia to protect water quality.
The plant operates under Australia's National Water Quality Management Strategy and state-level regulations in Western Australia, which mandate appropriate treatment and discharge standards for coastal facilities.
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