Overview
Moura wastewater treatment plant in Queensland, Australia, serves approximately 2,000 residents with secondary treatment. The facility discharges treated effluent into local waterways, supporting the region's environmental health.
Moura wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Moura, Queensland, Australia, within the Banana Shire local government area. The facility serves a population of approximately 2,002 people, providing essential sanitation services to this rural community. The plant employs secondary treatment processes, which is the standard level required for inland communities of this size under Australian water quality guidelines. The plant's discharge volume of approximately 518 megalitres per year indicates consistent operation to meet local demand. The treated effluent from Moura WWTP is discharged into the local catchment, which ultimately drains into the Dawson River system, a tributary of the Fitzroy River. This river system flows into the Great Barrier Reef lagoon, making effective nutrient and pathogen removal critical for protecting downstream ecosystems, including the reef's sensitive marine environment.
Environmental context
Moura WWTP discharges into the Dawson River catchment, part of the Fitzroy Basin, which flows into the Coral Sea and the Great Barrier Reef lagoon. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive to nutrient loading. Effective secondary treatment helps reduce the plant's impact on downstream water quality and reef health.
Frequently asked questions
Moura WWTP is located on Davey Street in Moura, Queensland, Australia, within the Banana Shire local government area.
The plant serves approximately 2,002 residents of Moura and the surrounding area.
Moura WWTP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level for inland communities of this size in Australia.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local catchment, which flows into the Dawson River system, part of the Fitzroy Basin, ultimately reaching the Great Barrier Reef lagoon.
The plant operates under Queensland's Environmental Protection Act and the Australian Water Quality Guidelines, which set standards for effluent quality to protect receiving waters.
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