Overview
Port Lincoln wastewater treatment plant serves the coastal city of Port Lincoln in South Australia, Australia. It is an operational facility with a designed capacity of 1.00 million liters per day, serving a population of approximately 14,213.
The Port Lincoln wastewater treatment plant is located on St Andrews Drive in Port Lincoln, a coastal city in South Australia, Australia. The facility serves a population of about 14,213 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 million liters per day, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for this regional center. As an Australian plant, it operates under the national regulatory framework administered by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) South Australia. Treatment standards are aligned with the South Australian Environment Protection Act and the National Water Quality Management Strategy, which require appropriate treatment levels to protect receiving environments. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typical, with potential for nutrient removal to safeguard coastal waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Spencer Gulf, a large marine embayment that supports diverse marine life including seagrass meadows, fish nurseries, and migratory bird populations. The Spencer Gulf is an important ecological zone, and the plant's operations are critical to maintaining water quality in this sensitive coastal environment.
Environmental context
The Port Lincoln plant discharges into the Spencer Gulf, a marine embayment on the South Australian coast. The gulf supports ecologically significant seagrass habitats and is a key area for commercial and recreational fishing. Downstream, the gulf opens to the Great Australian Bight and the Southern Ocean. The plant's nutrient management is vital to prevent algal blooms and protect the gulf's biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on St Andrews Drive in Port Lincoln, South Australia, Australia, within the City of Port Lincoln.
The plant serves approximately 14,213 people in the Port Lincoln area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Spencer Gulf, a marine embayment that connects to the Great Australian Bight and the Southern Ocean.
The plant operates under the South Australian Environment Protection Act and the National Water Quality Management Strategy, enforced by the EPA South Australia.
For a plant of this scale in Australia, secondary treatment is standard, often with nutrient removal to protect coastal waters from eutrophication.
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