Overview
Normanville wastewater treatment plant in South Australia serves 2,773 people with secondary treatment. It discharges treated effluent near the coast of the Fleurieu Peninsula.
Normanville wastewater treatment plant is located in the coastal town of Normanville, South Australia, within the District Council of Yankalilla. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,773 residents and operates under secondary treatment standards, which is typical for smaller coastal communities in Australia. The plant's treatment process provides biological treatment to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids. As a secondary treatment facility, it meets the standard requirements for inland and coastal discharge under Australian water quality guidelines. The plant's discharge volume is 717.46 megaliters per year, reflecting its role in managing local wastewater. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment near the coast of the Fleurieu Peninsula, ultimately reaching the Southern Ocean. This coastal discharge requires careful management to protect marine ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and fish habitats that are sensitive to nutrient inputs. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding the water quality of nearby beaches and the Gulf St Vincent.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater near the coast of the Fleurieu Peninsula, with the effluent eventually reaching the Southern Ocean via Gulf St Vincent. The coastal waters support diverse marine life, including seagrass beds and fish nurseries, which are sensitive to nutrient enrichment. Effective treatment helps maintain water quality for recreational beaches and local fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Turnberry Drive in Normanville, South Australia, within the District Council of Yankalilla, approximately 80 km south of Adelaide.
The plant serves approximately 2,773 residents in the Normanville area, a coastal town on the Fleurieu Peninsula.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local coastal environment near Normanville, with the water eventually flowing into Gulf St Vincent and the Southern Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard Australian guidelines for coastal discharge.
The plant operates under the Australian Water Quality Guidelines and state regulations from the South Australian Environment Protection Authority, which set standards for secondary treatment and coastal discharge to protect marine ecosystems.
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