Overview
North Rockhampton wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 31,725 people in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia. The facility is operational and has a designed capacity of 1.00 million liters per day.
North Rockhampton wastewater treatment plant is located on Lakes Creek Road in the suburb of Berserker, Rockhampton, Queensland. It serves a population of around 31,725 residents, making it a medium-sized facility for the region. The plant is operational and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the northern part of Rockhampton. The plant operates under Queensland's environmental regulations, which align with national standards under the Australian Water Quality Guidelines. For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to protect receiving waters. The designed capacity of 1.00 million liters per day indicates the plant's intended throughput. The treated effluent is discharged into the Fitzroy River catchment, which flows into the Coral Sea near Rockhampton. The Fitzroy River is one of Queensland's largest river systems, supporting diverse aquatic life and important ecosystems. The plant's operations are critical to maintaining water quality in this downstream environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Fitzroy River catchment, which drains into the Coral Sea. The Fitzroy River supports a variety of aquatic species and is an important migratory corridor for fish. The downstream environment includes coastal wetlands and estuarine habitats that are sensitive to nutrient inputs, making effective wastewater treatment essential for ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Lakes Creek Road in Berserker, a suburb of Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia.
The plant serves approximately 31,725 people in the Rockhampton area.
Treated effluent is discharged into the Fitzroy River catchment, which flows into the Coral Sea.
The plant operates under Queensland's environmental regulations, which are part of Australia's National Water Quality Management Strategy. These require appropriate treatment levels to protect receiving waters.
For a medium-sized agglomeration like this, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge into sensitive waterways.
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