Overview
Mount Crosby Eastbank is an operational wastewater treatment plant in Mount Crosby, Queensland, Australia, serving approximately 7,655 people. It is part of the City of Brisbane's municipal wastewater infrastructure.
Mount Crosby Eastbank is an operational wastewater treatment plant located in Mount Crosby, within the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,655 people, making it a small to medium-sized facility in the region. As an Australian wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the regulatory framework of the Queensland Department of Environment and Science and the Australian Water Quality Guidelines. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Brisbane River and then into Moreton Bay, a large coastal embayment. This downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive, requiring careful management of nutrient and pollutant loads.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge contributes to the Brisbane River catchment, which flows into Moreton Bay, a semi-enclosed coastal bay that supports seagrass meadows, mangroves, and marine species. The bay is an important ecological zone for fish breeding and migratory birds, making nutrient management critical to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Mount Crosby Eastbank is located in Mount Crosby, within the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, with coordinates approximately 27.529°S, 152.803°E.
The plant serves a population of approximately 7,655 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized facility.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Brisbane River and ultimately into Moreton Bay.
The plant operates under Queensland's environmental regulations and the Australian Water Quality Guidelines, which set standards for effluent quality to protect receiving waters.
For plants of this scale in Australia, secondary treatment (biological treatment) is standard, often with nutrient removal to meet discharge limits for sensitive water bodies.
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