Overview
Port Kembla wastewater treatment plant serves Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia. It is an operational facility with a designed capacity of 1.00 ML/day, serving a population of 11,871.
Port Kembla wastewater treatment plant is located in Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia. The facility serves a population of 11,871 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 ML/day, indicating it is a medium-sized plant for the region. As an Australian plant, it operates under the national regulatory framework administered by the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA). Plants of this scale are typically required to provide secondary treatment, with nutrient removal in sensitive catchments. The plant is classified as operational. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water environment, ultimately draining into the Tasman Sea. The region supports diverse marine and coastal ecosystems, and the plant's operations are critical for protecting water quality in the surrounding area.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local catchment, which flows into the Tasman Sea via nearby waterways. The coastal environment supports a range of marine life, including fish and invertebrates, and is important for recreational and commercial activities. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality and ecological health in this sensitive coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Military Road, Port Kembla, in the Wollongong City Council area of New South Wales, Australia.
The plant serves a population of 11,871 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local catchment, which ultimately flows into the Tasman Sea.
The plant operates under the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) regulations, which enforce the Protection of the Environment Operations Act. Treatment standards are set based on the receiving environment and population served.
In Australia, plants serving populations of this size typically provide secondary treatment, with additional nutrient removal if discharging to sensitive waters.
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