Overview
Ocean Shores wastewater treatment plant serves the Byron Shire community in New South Wales, Australia. It is an operational facility with a designed capacity of 1.00 ML/day, treating wastewater for approximately 6,327 residents.
Ocean Shores wastewater treatment plant is located in the coastal town of Ocean Shores, within the Byron Shire Council area of New South Wales, Australia. The facility serves a population of approximately 6,327 people, making it a small to medium-sized municipal treatment plant. As an Australian plant, it operates under the regulatory framework of the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA), which sets discharge standards and monitoring requirements. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet state water quality objectives. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, contributing to the protection of downstream waterways. The region's subtropical climate and proximity to the coast mean that effective treatment is essential to safeguard sensitive coastal ecosystems and recreational waters.
Environmental context
The plant is located within 50 km of the coast, and its discharge ultimately reaches the Tasman Sea via local creeks and estuaries. The Byron Bay area supports diverse marine life, including migratory shorebirds and fish species. Proper wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the ecological health of these coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Smokey Valley Way, Ocean Shores, in the Byron Shire Council area of New South Wales, Australia.
The plant serves approximately 6,327 residents in the Ocean Shores community.
Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local waterways that flow toward the coast, ultimately reaching the Tasman Sea.
The plant operates under the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) regulations, which set discharge limits to protect water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
For a plant of this size in Australia, secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge, oxidation ponds, or aerated lagoons are commonly used to meet state environmental standards.
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