Overview
Mount Compass wastewater treatment plant in South Australia serves 459 people with secondary treatment. The plant is under construction and discharges 118.81 megalitres annually.
Mount Compass wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Mount Compass, South Australia, within the Alexandrina Council area. The plant serves a small population of 459 residents and is currently under construction, indicating ongoing infrastructure development to meet local wastewater management needs. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is appropriate for a small community. Under Australian regulatory frameworks, such facilities are typically managed by state environmental protection authorities to ensure compliance with discharge standards. The plant's discharge volume is recorded at 118.81 megalitres, reflecting the scale of operations for this agglomeration. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, contributing to the health of nearby waterways. The region is part of the broader Murray-Darling Basin drainage system, which ultimately flows into the Southern Ocean. The plant's operations help protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and support water quality in the area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Murray-Darling Basin, Australia's largest river system. This basin drains into the Southern Ocean via the Murray River mouth. The area supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive, requiring careful management of nutrient and pollutant loads to maintain water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Berry Road in Mount Compass, South Australia, within the Alexandrina Council area.
The plant serves a population of 459 residents in the Mount Compass area.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under state-level environmental regulations administered by the South Australian Environment Protection Authority, which sets discharge standards to protect water quality.
Small communities like Mount Compass often use secondary treatment systems, such as activated sludge or lagoon-based processes, to meet regulatory requirements for effluent quality.
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