Overview
Quilpie wastewater treatment plant is a secondary treatment facility in Queensland, Australia, serving approximately 600 residents. It discharges 154.47 megalitres annually into the local environment.
Quilpie wastewater treatment plant is located on Sommerfield Road in the remote outback town of Quilpie, Queensland. It serves a small population of around 600 people, typical of rural communities in the region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Australian wastewater regulations for small inland communities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, likely contributing to the Bulloo River catchment, which flows into the Lake Eyre Basin. This arid region relies on ephemeral watercourses, and the plant's discharge supports local ecosystems and water availability.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Bulloo River catchment, part of the Lake Eyre Basin, one of the world's largest endorheic basins. The region experiences extreme aridity, and treated wastewater provides a critical water source for local flora and fauna. The discharge supports ephemeral wetlands and groundwater recharge in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Sommerfield Road in Quilpie, a town in the Shire of Quilpie, Queensland, Australia.
The plant serves approximately 597 people, reflecting the small rural community of Quilpie.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local environment, likely into the Bulloo River catchment, which is part of the Lake Eyre Basin.
The plant operates under Australian state and federal regulations, including the National Water Quality Management Strategy, which sets standards for wastewater treatment and discharge.
For small inland communities like Quilpie, secondary treatment is standard, providing biological removal of organic matter and solids to protect local water quality.
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