Overview
Mossman wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 5,000 residents in Queensland, Australia. The facility is operational and located near the coast, discharging treated effluent into local waterways.
Mossman wastewater treatment plant is located on Junction Road in Mossman, Douglas Shire, Queensland, Australia. The facility serves a population of around 5,000 people and is classified as a small to medium agglomeration. It is situated within 50 kilometers of the coast, reflecting its proximity to the Coral Sea. As an Australian plant, it operates under state and national regulations, including the Environmental Protection Act 1994 (Queensland) and the National Water Quality Management Strategy. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal if discharging to sensitive environments. The designed capacity is 1.00 million liters per day, indicating a modest infrastructure footprint. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local creeks or rivers that flow into the Coral Sea, part of the Great Barrier Reef catchment. This region supports diverse marine ecosystems, including seagrass beds and coral reefs, making effective wastewater treatment critical to minimizing nutrient and pathogen inputs. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and coastal habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that drain into the Coral Sea, a globally significant marine environment. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life, including coral reefs and seagrass meadows, which are sensitive to nutrient enrichment and pollution. Effective treatment is essential to maintain ecological balance and protect downstream coastal ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Junction Road in Mossman, Douglas Shire, Queensland, Australia.
The plant serves approximately 5,000 residents in the Mossman area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow toward the Coral Sea, part of the Great Barrier Reef catchment.
The plant operates under Queensland's Environmental Protection Act 1994 and Australia's National Water Quality Management Strategy, which set standards for effluent quality and environmental protection.
For small to medium agglomerations in Australia, secondary treatment is standard, often with additional nutrient removal if discharging to sensitive coastal environments like the Great Barrier Reef catchment.
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