Overview
Pemberton wastewater treatment plant in Western Australia serves around 1,277 people with secondary treatment. It discharges treated effluent into local waterways, supporting the region's environmental health.
Pemberton wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Pemberton, Western Australia, within the Shire of Manjimup. It serves a small population of approximately 1,277 residents and operates under secondary treatment processes, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and solids before discharge. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant meets standard Australian regulatory requirements for wastewater treatment in small communities. The plant's operational status is active, and it manages an average daily discharge volume of around 330 cubic meters, reflecting the scale of the local population served. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local waterways that eventually flow into the Southern Ocean. The surrounding region features forested catchments and supports diverse aquatic life, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems and water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that drain into the Warren River catchment and ultimately the Southern Ocean. The region's temperate forests and wetlands provide habitat for native fish and invertebrates, and maintaining low nutrient loads is critical to prevent algal blooms and preserve water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Pemberton, Western Australia, at the Auswest Pemberton Timber Mill on Brockman Street, within the Shire of Manjimup.
The plant serves approximately 1,277 residents, making it a small-scale community wastewater treatment facility.
The plant uses secondary treatment processes, which involve biological treatment to break down organic matter, followed by sedimentation to remove solids before discharge.
The plant discharges an average of 330.43 cubic meters of treated wastewater per day into local waterways.
Australian wastewater treatment plants are regulated under state and national guidelines, including the National Water Quality Management Strategy. For small communities like Pemberton, secondary treatment is standard to protect receiving water bodies and public health.
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