Overview
Manjimup wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 5,500 residents in Western Australia. The facility is operational and discharges treated effluent into the local environment.
Manjimup wastewater treatment plant is located on Booth Road in Dingup, near the town of Manjimup in Western Australia. The facility serves a population of around 5,500 people and is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. As a small agglomeration, the plant is subject to Australian wastewater treatment standards, which typically require secondary treatment for inland discharges. The plant's operational status is confirmed, and it plays a key role in protecting local water quality. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local catchment, which ultimately drains into the Southern Ocean via the Warren River system. The surrounding area includes agricultural land and native forests, making effective treatment important for maintaining downstream ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Warren River catchment, which flows through the Warren Bioregion and eventually reaches the Southern Ocean near the town of Walpole. This region supports diverse aquatic life, including freshwater fish and macroinvertebrates, and the river system is important for local biodiversity. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient enrichment and protects downstream estuarine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Booth Road in Dingup, near Manjimup, Western Australia, in the Shire of Manjimup.
The plant serves approximately 5,516 people in the Manjimup area.
The treated effluent discharges into the Warren River catchment, which flows to the Southern Ocean.
Australian wastewater treatment regulations require appropriate treatment for inland discharges, typically secondary treatment, to protect water quality and downstream ecosystems.
As a small agglomeration (under 10,000 people), the plant is subject to less stringent monitoring than larger facilities, but still must meet state-level discharge standards to protect the receiving environment.
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