Overview
Taree wastewater treatment plant in New South Wales, Australia, served approximately 15,726 people before being decommissioned. The facility is located inland near the Manning River.
The Taree wastewater treatment plant was a municipal facility serving the town of Taree in New South Wales, Australia. With a population served of around 15,726, it was a medium-sized plant for the region. The plant is now decommissioned, having been replaced by upgraded infrastructure to meet modern environmental standards. As a decommissioned plant, its treatment process and capacity are no longer operational. In Australia, wastewater treatment for towns of this scale typically involves secondary treatment with nutrient removal, regulated under state environmental protection licenses. The plant's designed capacity was 1.00 million liters per day, reflecting its role in managing local sewage. The plant discharged treated effluent into the Manning River catchment, which flows into the Tasman Sea near Old Bar. The Manning River supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species, and is important for local recreation and agriculture. Proper treatment was essential to protect water quality in this coastal river system.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent entered the Manning River, which flows southeast into the Tasman Sea. The river supports a variety of fish and bird species and is used for recreational activities. Downstream, the estuary provides critical habitat for juvenile fish and crustaceans. Maintaining water quality in this system is important for both ecological health and local communities.
Frequently asked questions
The plant was located at Taree Showgrounds, Mudford Street, Taree, in the Mid-Coast Council area of New South Wales, Australia.
The plant served approximately 15,726 people in the Taree area before it was decommissioned.
The plant was decommissioned as part of infrastructure upgrades to improve treatment standards and meet modern environmental regulations in New South Wales.
In Australia, wastewater treatment is regulated by state environment protection authorities. Plants serving populations over 10,000 typically require secondary treatment with nutrient removal to protect receiving waters.
The plant discharged into the Manning River catchment, which flows to the Tasman Sea. Protecting this river is important for local ecosystems and downstream water quality.
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