Overview
Quairading wastewater treatment plant in Western Australia serves a small population of 805 with secondary treatment. It discharges 208.39 megalitres annually into the local environment.
The Quairading wastewater treatment plant is located in the Shire of Quairading, Western Australia, serving a small community of 805 people. As a secondary treatment facility, it provides biological treatment to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge. The plant operates under Australia's regulatory framework for wastewater management, which requires appropriate treatment levels based on population and environmental sensitivity. For small inland communities like Quairading, secondary treatment is standard to protect local water resources. The treated effluent is discharged into the surrounding environment, likely contributing to the Avon River catchment, which flows into the Swan River and ultimately the Indian Ocean. This plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the region's agricultural landscape.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Avon River catchment, part of the Swan River system that drains to the Indian Ocean. This inland watershed supports agricultural activities and seasonal wetlands. The treatment plant helps protect downstream ecosystems from nutrient and pathogen pollution.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Quairading, a town in the Shire of Quairading, Western Australia, approximately 160 kilometers east of Perth.
The plant serves a population of 805 people, reflecting the small rural community of Quairading.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to break down organic matter and reduce pollutants before discharge.
The plant discharges 208.39 megalitres of treated wastewater annually into the local environment.
In Australia, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under state and territory environmental protection laws. For small plants like Quairading, secondary treatment is typically required to meet water quality standards for inland discharge.
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