Point Lookout Wastewater Treatment Plant, North Stradbroke Island, Queensland

Point Lookout wastewater treatment plant is located on North Stradbroke Island in Queensland, Australia, serving the small coastal community of Point Lookout. The plant provides secondary treatment for a population of 1,067, with an average discharge volume of 276.20 megalitres per year. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant meets the standard required under Australian wastewater regulations for small coastal communities. The plant's proximity to the coast means treated effluent is discharged into the sensitive marine environment of Moreton Bay, which supports diverse aquatic life including dugongs, turtles, and migratory shorebirds. The receiving waters ultimately flow into the Pacific Ocean via Moreton Bay, a large estuarine system that is ecologically significant for its seagrass beds and coral communities. The plant's operation is critical to protecting water quality in this region, which is also important for tourism and recreation.

The plant discharges into the coastal waters of Moreton Bay, which connects to the Coral Sea and the Pacific Ocean. Moreton Bay is a large, shallow bay that supports seagrass meadows, mangroves, and coral reefs, providing habitat for threatened species such as dugongs and green turtles. The bay is also a key migratory corridor for shorebirds and a popular area for fishing and tourism.