Overview
Queenstown wastewater treatment plant in Tasmania, Australia, serves about 2,057 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 532.29 megalitres annually, operating under Australian state and federal regulations.
The Queenstown wastewater treatment plant is located in the West Coast region of Tasmania, Australia, serving the small town of Queenstown and surrounding areas. With a population equivalent of approximately 2,057, it is a small-scale municipal facility designed to manage local domestic wastewater. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for inland communities in Australia under the National Water Quality Management Strategy. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant discharges 532.29 megalitres of treated effluent annually. The treated effluent is discharged into the local catchment, which ultimately drains into the King River and then into Macquarie Harbour on Tasmania's west coast. This area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and important migratory species. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in this unique estuarine environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the King River catchment, which flows into Macquarie Harbour, a large estuarine system on Tasmania's west coast. Macquarie Harbour is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life including the endangered Maugean skate and serving as a nursery for commercial fish species. The surrounding temperate rainforest and coastal heath contribute to the region's biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Lynchford Road in Queenstown, Tasmania, Australia, in the West Coast region.
The plant serves approximately 2,057 people in Queenstown and the surrounding area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the King River catchment, which flows into Macquarie Harbour on Tasmania's west coast.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for inland communities under Australian water quality guidelines.
Wastewater treatment in Tasmania is regulated under the Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 and the National Water Quality Management Strategy, with permits issued by the Environment Protection Authority Tasmania.
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