Overview
Moranbah wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Moranbah, Queensland, Australia. It is an operational facility managing wastewater for a population of approximately 8,857.
The Moranbah wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Moranbah, Queensland, Australia, within the Isaac Regional local government area. The facility serves a population of around 8,857 residents, making it a medium-sized plant in the region. It is situated near the Moranbah Golf Course on Leichhardt Drive. As an Australian wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the regulatory framework of the Queensland Department of Environment and Science, which issues environmental authorities under the Environmental Protection Act 1994. The plant's treated effluent is likely discharged to a local waterway, potentially contributing to the Fitzroy River basin, which drains into the Coral Sea. The region supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, and the plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant is located inland in the Bowen Basin region, approximately 200 km from the coast. Its discharge likely flows into local creeks that are part of the Fitzroy River catchment, one of Queensland's largest river systems. The Fitzroy River ultimately reaches the Coral Sea, supporting important estuarine and marine habitats. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive basin, which is home to species such as the Fitzroy River turtle and supports agricultural and mining activities.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Moranbah Golf Course, 1 Leichhardt Drive, Moranbah, Queensland, Australia, within the Isaac Regional local government area.
The plant serves approximately 8,857 residents of Moranbah and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is likely discharged to a local waterway within the Fitzroy River catchment, which eventually flows into the Coral Sea.
The plant operates under Queensland's Environmental Protection Act 1994, with environmental authorities issued by the Department of Environment and Science. Australian plants of this scale typically require secondary treatment to meet discharge standards.
For a population of this size, secondary treatment is standard under Australian regulations, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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