Overview
Mallacoota wastewater treatment plant serves the coastal town of Mallacoota in Victoria, Australia. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 1,116 and discharges treated effluent near the coast.
Mallacoota wastewater treatment plant is located on Old Betka Road in Mallacoota, a coastal town in the Shire of East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,116 residents and operates under secondary treatment standards, which is typical for smaller coastal communities in Australia. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater. The plant discharges an average of 288.65 megaliters of treated effluent annually. The plant's scale aligns with the needs of a small coastal agglomeration. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment near the coast, ultimately reaching the Tasman Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the nearby Mallacoota Inlet and the surrounding marine ecosystem, which supports diverse aquatic life and is an important area for local biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local coastal environment, which drains into the Tasman Sea via the Mallacoota Inlet. This inlet is an ecologically sensitive estuary that supports diverse aquatic life, including fish, birds, and invertebrates. The secondary treatment process helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting the water quality of the inlet and the broader marine ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Old Betka Road in Mallacoota, within the Shire of East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia.
The plant serves approximately 1,116 residents of Mallacoota and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local coastal environment, which flows into the Mallacoota Inlet and ultimately the Tasman Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting typical standards for small coastal communities in Australia.
The plant operates under Australian state and federal guidelines, including the National Water Quality Management Strategy, which sets standards for effluent quality to protect receiving waters.
Nearby plants