Nelly Bay, Queensland | Australia Wastewater

Overview

Nelly Bay wastewater treatment plant in Queensland, Australia, serves 1,322 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 342.02 megalitres annually near the coast of Magnetic Island.

Nelly Bay wastewater treatment plant is located on Magnetic Island in Queensland, Australia, serving a small community of approximately 1,322 residents. The plant operates under Queensland's regulatory framework, which aligns with national water quality guidelines for coastal discharges. The facility provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small coastal communities in Australia. The plant's discharge volume of 342.02 megalitres per year reflects its scale. Australian regulations require secondary treatment for coastal discharges to protect marine ecosystems. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the coastal waters of the Coral Sea, near the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. This sensitive marine environment supports diverse coral reefs and marine life, making effective treatment essential to minimize nutrient and pathogen impacts.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Coral Sea near Magnetic Island, part of the Great Barrier Reef ecosystem. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting coral reefs, seagrass meadows, and marine species. Treated effluent must meet strict nutrient and pathogen limits to protect water quality and biodiversity in this globally significant marine environment.

Frequently asked questions

Nelly Bay WWTP is located on Magnetic Island in Queensland, Australia, at Kelly Street, Nelly Bay, within the Townsville City local government area.

The plant serves approximately 1,322 residents of Nelly Bay on Magnetic Island.

The plant discharges treated wastewater into the coastal waters of the Coral Sea near Magnetic Island, after secondary treatment.

The plant operates under Queensland's Environmental Protection Act and the Australian Water Quality Guidelines, which set standards for coastal discharges to protect the Great Barrier Reef.

Small coastal plants like Nelly Bay typically use secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients, meeting state and national discharge standards.