Overview
Nannup wastewater treatment plant in Western Australia serves 869 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 224.96 ML/year into the local environment, supporting the region's water quality.
Nannup wastewater treatment plant is located on Lindsay Road in East Nannup, within the Shire of Nannup, Western Australia. This facility serves a small population of 869 residents, providing essential wastewater treatment for the local community. The plant operates at a secondary treatment level, which is appropriate for its small scale. Under Australian regulatory frameworks, such facilities are typically managed by local water authorities to ensure compliance with state environmental protection standards. The plant's discharge volume is 224.96 megalitres per year. The treated effluent is released into the local environment, contributing to the health of nearby waterways. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water resources, which ultimately drain to the Southern Ocean via the Blackwood River system, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Blackwood River catchment, which flows through the South West region of Western Australia and empties into the Southern Ocean near Augusta. This watershed supports a variety of native fish and bird species, and the plant's secondary treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Lindsay Road in East Nannup, within the Shire of Nannup, Western Australia, Australia.
The plant serves a population of 869 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local environment, likely into the Blackwood River catchment, which flows to the Southern Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is standard for small communities in Australia and effectively removes organic matter and suspended solids.
Australian wastewater treatment plants are regulated by state environmental protection agencies. For small plants like Nannup, secondary treatment is typical to meet water quality guidelines for discharge into inland waterways.
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