Overview
Tara wastewater treatment plant in Queensland, Australia, serves approximately 1,272 people with secondary treatment. It discharges treated effluent into local waterways, supporting the region's environmental health.
Tara wastewater treatment plant is located on Baddleys Road in Tara, Queensland, within the Western Downs Regional area. It serves a small population of around 1,272 residents, providing essential sanitation services for this rural community. The plant employs secondary treatment processes, which is the standard level required under Australian wastewater regulations for small agglomerations. The plant's operational status indicates it meets local environmental protection standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local catchment, which ultimately drains into the Condamine River system, part of the Murray-Darling Basin. This basin is a vital ecological and agricultural resource, supporting diverse aquatic life and irrigation for the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Condamine River catchment, which flows into the Darling River and eventually the Murray River, forming part of the Murray-Darling Basin. This basin is Australia's largest river system and supports a wide range of ecosystems, including wetlands and floodplains that are critical for birdlife and fish. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect water quality in this sensitive environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Baddleys Road in Tara, Queensland, Australia, within the Western Downs Regional area.
The plant serves approximately 1,272 people, making it a small-scale facility for the local rural community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local catchment, which flows into the Condamine River system, part of the Murray-Darling Basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under Australian regulations for small communities to protect water quality.
The plant operates under Queensland's environmental protection laws and the Australian Water Quality Guidelines, which mandate secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
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