Overview
Moora Wastewater Treatment Plant serves the town of Moora in Western Australia, treating municipal wastewater to secondary level. The facility discharges approximately 482 ML annually.
Moora Wastewater Treatment Plant is located in the town of Moora, Western Australia, approximately 180 km north of Perth. The plant serves a population of about 1,861 residents and operates under the regulatory framework of the Western Australian Department of Water and Environmental Regulation. As a secondary treatment facility, it provides biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant treats an average of 481.58 ML of wastewater per year. Secondary treatment typically involves aerobic biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters. The plant's operational status is active, ensuring compliance with state environmental regulations for inland wastewater treatment facilities. The treated effluent is discharged to local waterways, contributing to the protection of the Moore River catchment and the broader Swan-Avon River system. This region supports agricultural activities and native ecosystems, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecological health in the area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Moore River catchment, which flows into the Indian Ocean via the Swan-Avon River system. The receiving environment supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation and recreation. Effective secondary treatment helps mitigate nutrient and pathogen loads, protecting downstream ecosystems and groundwater resources in this semi-arid agricultural region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Fry Street in Moora, Western Australia, approximately 180 km north of Perth.
The plant serves a population of about 1,861 residents in the town of Moora and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged to local waterways within the Moore River catchment, which flows into the Swan-Avon River system and eventually the Indian Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant operates under the Western Australian Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, which enforces state environmental standards for wastewater treatment and discharge.
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