Overview
Magnetic Island wastewater treatment plant serves 589 people on Magnetic Island, Queensland, Australia. It provides secondary treatment and discharges 152.44 megalitres annually into the surrounding marine environment.
Magnetic Island wastewater treatment plant is located on Magnetic Island, part of the City of Townsville in Queensland, Australia. The facility serves a small population of 589 residents and operates under secondary treatment standards, which is typical for small coastal communities in Australia. The plant treats wastewater using secondary treatment processes, meeting the regulatory requirements set by the Queensland Government and the Australian Water Quality Guidelines. With a discharge volume of 152.44 megalitres per year, the plant manages the island's domestic wastewater effectively. The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters surrounding Magnetic Island, which are part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. This sensitive marine ecosystem supports diverse coral reefs, seagrass beds, and marine life, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting water quality and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of Magnetic Island, which are part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. This area is ecologically sensitive, supporting coral reefs, seagrass meadows, and a variety of marine species. The discharge flows into the Coral Sea, a major marine ecosystem that requires careful management to prevent nutrient pollution and protect reef health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Magnetic Island, specifically at West Point Road, Picnic Bay, within the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia.
The plant serves a population of 589 residents on Magnetic Island.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the coastal waters surrounding Magnetic Island, which are part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is standard for small coastal communities in Australia and meets the requirements of the Australian Water Quality Guidelines.
The plant operates under Queensland's environmental regulations and the Australian Water Quality Guidelines, which mandate appropriate treatment levels to protect sensitive marine environments like the Great Barrier Reef.
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