Overview
Ravensthorpe Nickel Mine wastewater treatment plant in Western Australia serves 49 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 12.76 ML of treated wastewater annually, supporting local environmental compliance.
Ravensthorpe Nickel Mine wastewater treatment plant is located in the Shire of Ravensthorpe, Western Australia, serving a small population of 49 people. The plant is part of the mine's infrastructure, treating wastewater generated on-site to secondary treatment standards before discharge. The plant operates under Australian environmental regulations, which require appropriate treatment for small-scale facilities. Secondary treatment ensures reduction of organic matter and suspended solids, meeting typical standards for inland discharge in Western Australia. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local environment, likely into nearby waterways or groundwater systems. The region is part of the larger drainage basin that ultimately flows to the Southern Ocean, supporting local ecosystems and agricultural activities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed near Jerdacuttup, which drains into the Southern Ocean. The area supports diverse native vegetation and wildlife, including species adapted to the Mediterranean climate of southwestern Australia. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Ravensthorpe Nickel Mine Access Road in Jerdacuttup, Shire of Ravensthorpe, Western Australia, Australia.
The plant serves a population of 49 people, primarily mine workers and associated facilities.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant operates under Australian state and federal environmental regulations, including the National Water Quality Management Strategy, which sets standards for wastewater treatment and discharge.
The plant discharges approximately 12.76 megalitres of treated wastewater annually.
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