Overview
Port Augusta West wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 5,010 people in South Australia. The facility is operational and located within 50 km of the coast, discharging treated effluent into the local environment.
Port Augusta West wastewater treatment plant is located in Port Augusta City Council, South Australia, Australia. The facility serves a population of approximately 5,010 people and is classified as a small to medium agglomeration under Australian regulatory frameworks. The plant is operational, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million liters per day. As an Australian facility, it operates under the national water quality management framework, which includes state-level environment protection authorities. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal if discharging to sensitive environments. The plant's treated effluent is discharged to the local environment, likely into the Spencer Gulf or a nearby watercourse. The region is semi-arid, and the plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems, including marine habitats in the gulf.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Spencer Gulf, a large marine inlet on the South Australian coast. The gulf supports diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries, and is an important area for commercial and recreational fishing. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Madland Street in Port Augusta West, within the Port Augusta City Council area, South Australia, Australia.
The plant serves approximately 5,010 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local environment, likely into the Spencer Gulf or a nearby watercourse, after undergoing treatment to meet Australian water quality standards.
The plant operates under Australia's national water quality management framework, with oversight from the South Australian Environment Protection Authority (EPA). Plants of this scale typically require secondary treatment and may need nutrient removal to protect sensitive coastal waters.
For plants serving approximately 5,000 people in Australia, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems. Additional disinfection may be required for discharge to recreational waters.
Nearby plants