Overview
South West Rocks wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 5,064 residents in New South Wales, Australia. The facility is operational and located within 50 km of the coast, discharging into the local watershed.
South West Rocks wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility serving the coastal town of South West Rocks in New South Wales, Australia. The plant serves a population of around 5,064 and is situated near the South West Rocks Golf Club on Electra Avenue. As a small to medium agglomeration, it plays a key role in managing local wastewater. Under Australian regulatory frameworks, wastewater treatment plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards to protect environmental and public health. The designed capacity is 1.00 million liters per day, indicating a facility sized for the local population. The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Tasman Sea via local creeks and estuaries. The surrounding area includes sensitive coastal ecosystems that support diverse aquatic life. Proper treatment is essential to maintain water quality in the region's beaches and marine habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that drains to the Tasman Sea near South West Rocks. This coastal region features estuaries and beaches that support diverse marine life, including fish and migratory birds. The area is ecologically sensitive, and effective wastewater treatment helps protect water quality and aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at South West Rocks Golf Club, Electra Avenue, South West Rocks, New South Wales, 2431, Australia.
The plant serves approximately 5,064 residents in the South West Rocks area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which drains to the Tasman Sea via nearby creeks and estuaries.
Australian wastewater treatment plants operate under state and national regulations, including the National Water Quality Management Strategy. Plants of this scale typically require secondary treatment to meet environmental standards.
For small to medium agglomerations in Australia, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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