Overview
Margaret River No 2 is a secondary treatment plant in Bramley, Western Australia, serving 2,693 people. It discharges 696.75 ML/year and is located within 10 km of the coast.
Margaret River No 2 is a wastewater treatment plant located in Bramley, within the Shire of Augusta Margaret River, Western Australia. It serves a population of approximately 2,693 and operates under secondary treatment standards, reflecting its role in a small coastal community. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant meets the typical requirements for inland and coastal discharge in Australia, where state regulations under the Environmental Protection Act mandate nutrient removal to protect sensitive marine environments. The plant's discharge volume of 696.75 ML per year is managed to comply with local water quality objectives. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains to the Southern Ocean. The region's coastal waters support diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish habitats, making effective treatment essential for ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Margaret River catchment, which flows into the Southern Ocean near the town of Margaret River. This coastal area is ecologically sensitive, supporting seagrass beds, reef systems, and migratory fish species. The proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means that treated effluent must meet stringent nutrient limits to prevent algal blooms and protect marine biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Long Road in Bramley, within the Shire of Augusta Margaret River, Western Australia, approximately 10 km from the coast.
The plant serves a population of 2,693 people, making it a small-scale facility for a rural coastal community.
The plant provides secondary treatment and discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Margaret River and ultimately the Southern Ocean.
The plant operates under Western Australia's Environmental Protection Act and state water quality regulations, which set discharge limits for nutrients and other pollutants to protect coastal ecosystems.
For small coastal communities in Australia, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is standard to meet environmental guidelines for discharge into sensitive marine waters.
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