Overview
Stroud wastewater treatment plant in New South Wales, Australia, serves a small population of 1,526 with secondary treatment. It discharges treated effluent into the local catchment, ultimately draining to the Tasman Sea.
Stroud wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located on Briton Court Road in Stroud, New South Wales, Australia. Operated as part of the Mid-Coast Council's infrastructure, the plant serves a small community of approximately 1,526 residents, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater for a rural town. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small agglomerations in Australia. Under the National Water Quality Management Strategy, secondary treatment ensures significant reduction of organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's discharge volume is recorded at 394.88 megaliters per year, indicating consistent operation to meet local environmental standards. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which flows into the Karuah River system and eventually reaches the Tasman Sea. This coastal drainage supports diverse aquatic habitats, including estuarine and marine ecosystems. The plant's inland location, over 10 km from the coast, reduces direct marine impact, but its discharge contributes to the overall health of downstream waterways.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Karuah River catchment, which flows into Port Stephens, a large estuarine system, and then to the Tasman Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish and waterbirds. The region's subtropical climate and forested terrain influence runoff patterns, making consistent treatment important for maintaining water quality in downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Briton Court Road in Stroud, New South Wales, Australia, within the Mid-Coast Council area.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,526 residents in the Stroud area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local catchment, which flows into the Karuah River system and ultimately reaches the Tasman Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard for small communities in Australia under the National Water Quality Management Strategy.
In New South Wales, wastewater treatment plants operate under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 and are regulated by the NSW Environment Protection Authority, with discharge licenses that set limits for pollutants.
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