Overview
Lucinda wastewater treatment plant in Queensland, Australia, serves 1,743 people with secondary treatment. It discharges approximately 451 ML annually and is located within 10 km of the coast.
The Lucinda wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located on Dungeness Road in Lucinda, Queensland, Australia. It serves a small population of 1,743 residents in the Hinchinbrook Shire region. The plant is situated in a coastal area, less than 10 km from the shoreline. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its small population size. Under Australian regulatory frameworks, such facilities are typically managed by local councils or water authorities and must comply with state-level environmental protection licenses. The plant's discharge volume is approximately 450.96 megaliters per year, indicating consistent operation. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, likely into the Hinchinbrook Channel or nearby coastal waters. This area is part of the Great Barrier Reef catchment, making nutrient and pathogen removal critical for protecting downstream marine ecosystems. The plant's coastal location means its discharge can influence sensitive estuarine and reef habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Hinchinbrook Channel, which flows into the Coral Sea and is part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. This region supports diverse marine life including seagrass beds, mangroves, and coral reefs. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to algal blooms and impact water quality, so effective secondary treatment is essential for protecting these ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Dungeness Road in Lucinda, Hinchinbrook Shire, Queensland, Australia.
The plant serves approximately 1,743 people in the Lucinda area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Hinchinbrook Channel, which flows into the Coral Sea near the Great Barrier Reef.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is standard for small coastal communities in Australia to reduce organic matter and pathogens.
The plant operates under Queensland's Environmental Protection Act and must comply with a development approval or environmental authority that sets discharge limits to protect the Great Barrier Reef catchment.
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