Overview
Narrogin wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Narrogin in Western Australia, Australia, with a population of approximately 4,743. The facility is operational and plays a key role in managing local wastewater.
The Narrogin wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Narrogin, within the Shire of Narrogin in Western Australia. Serving a population of about 4,743, this facility is an essential part of the region's municipal infrastructure, handling domestic and commercial wastewater from the community. As a plant in Australia, it operates under the national regulatory framework, which includes the National Water Quality Management Strategy and state-level environmental protection laws. For a town of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet water quality standards before discharge or reuse. The treated effluent from the plant is likely discharged into a local waterway or used for beneficial reuse, such as irrigation. The region's drainage ultimately flows towards the Avon River and then into the Swan River and the Indian Ocean, making proper treatment crucial for protecting downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The Narrogin plant discharges into the Avon River catchment, which flows into the Swan River and eventually the Indian Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. Proper wastewater treatment helps maintain water quality in this sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Cullen Street in Narrogin, within the Shire of Narrogin, Western Australia, 6312.
The plant serves approximately 4,743 people in the town of Narrogin and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local waterway within the Avon River catchment or used for beneficial reuse such as irrigation.
The plant operates under Australia's National Water Quality Management Strategy and Western Australia's environmental protection laws, which set standards for wastewater treatment and discharge.
For a town of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge or reuse.
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