Overview
Mundubbera wastewater treatment plant in Queensland, Australia provides secondary treatment for a small population of about 1,500. It discharges treated effluent into the local environment, supporting downstream water quality.
Mundubbera wastewater treatment plant serves the small rural town of Mundubbera in Queensland, Australia. The facility provides secondary treatment for a population of approximately 1,491 residents, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater for this inland community. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the standard level of treatment expected for small Australian communities under the National Water Quality Management Strategy. The plant's discharge volume is around 385 cubic meters per day, indicating a modest scale consistent with the population served. The treated effluent is released into the local catchment, which ultimately drains into the Burnett River system. This river flows eastward to the Coral Sea, supporting aquatic habitats and agricultural water users along its course. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in this region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Burnett River catchment, which flows to the Coral Sea. The Burnett River supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation and recreation. The treatment plant helps maintain water quality in this inland-to-coastal system, reducing nutrient and pathogen loads before release.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Mundubbera, Queensland, Australia, along the Boyne Burnett Inland Rail Trail in the North Burnett Regional area.
The plant serves approximately 1,491 residents of Mundubbera and surrounding areas.
Mundubbera provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level for small Australian communities, effectively reducing organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant discharges about 385 cubic meters of treated wastewater per day into the local catchment.
The plant operates under the National Water Quality Management Strategy, which sets guidelines for effluent quality to protect receiving waters and public health.
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