Overview
Margaret River wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Margaret River, Western Australia, with a designed capacity of 1.00 ML/day. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 5,163 under Australia's regulatory framework.
The Margaret River wastewater treatment plant is located on Terry Road in Margaret River, Western Australia, within the Shire of Augusta Margaret River. It serves a population of around 5,163 residents and has a designed capacity of 1.00 ML/day, reflecting its role as a small-scale municipal facility. As an operational plant in Australia, it is subject to the national regulatory framework under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 and state-level environmental protection regulations. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local environment, likely contributing to the Margaret River catchment, which flows into the Southern Ocean. The region is known for its vineyards and natural beauty, and the plant's operations are important for protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is situated within the Margaret River catchment, which drains into the Southern Ocean via the Margaret River estuary. This coastal environment supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive due to its proximity to the ocean. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the region's marine and freshwater habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Terry Road in Margaret River, Western Australia, within the Shire of Augusta Margaret River.
The plant serves approximately 5,163 residents of the Margaret River area.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the local environment, likely into the Margaret River catchment, which flows into the Southern Ocean.
The plant operates under Australian national and state environmental regulations, including the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 and Western Australia's environmental protection laws.
For a small community of this size, typical treatment includes secondary biological processes, often with nutrient removal, to meet discharge standards for inland or coastal waters.
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