Overview
South Rockhampton wastewater treatment plant serves 5,338 people in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia. The facility is operational and discharges into the Fitzroy River system, which flows into the Coral Sea.
South Rockhampton wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located on Quay Street in Depot Hill, Rockhampton, Queensland. It serves a population of approximately 5,338 residents in the southern part of the city, contributing to the region's sanitation infrastructure. As a small-scale agglomeration in Australia, the plant is subject to state and national wastewater regulations, including the Queensland Environmental Protection Act and the Australian Guidelines for Water Recycling. Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment to meet environmental standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Fitzroy River, which flows into the Coral Sea via the Fitzroy Delta. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in central Queensland. The facility plays a key role in protecting water quality in the Fitzroy Basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Fitzroy River, which flows through central Queensland before emptying into the Coral Sea via the Fitzroy Delta. The Fitzroy Basin is one of Australia's largest coastal catchments, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems including fish, crustaceans, and migratory birds. The river's estuarine zone provides critical nursery habitat for marine species, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining downstream water quality and ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Quay Street in Depot Hill, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia.
The plant serves approximately 5,338 residents in the South Rockhampton area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Fitzroy River, which flows into the Coral Sea.
The plant operates under Queensland's Environmental Protection Act and the Australian Guidelines for Water Recycling, which set standards for effluent quality and environmental protection.
For a small agglomeration of this size, secondary treatment is typical, involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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