Overview
Taroom wastewater treatment plant in Queensland, Australia serves 711 people with secondary treatment. The facility discharges treated effluent into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality management.
Taroom wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located in the town of Taroom, Queensland, Australia. The plant serves a small population of 711 residents, providing essential sanitation services for this rural community in the Banana Shire region. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Australian wastewater regulations for small communities. This treatment process removes organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring the effluent meets environmental standards before discharge. The facility is operational and manages an average daily flow of approximately 184 cubic meters. The treated wastewater is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Dawson River system, part of the Fitzroy River basin. This catchment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for downstream ecosystems, including the Great Barrier Reef lagoon. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in this sensitive environment.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local creeks that flow into the Dawson River, a tributary of the Fitzroy River. The Fitzroy River basin drains into the Coral Sea near Rockhampton, supporting ecologically significant wetlands and estuarine habitats. The region's subtropical climate and agricultural land use make effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality in downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The Taroom wastewater treatment plant is located on Tai Shue Street in Taroom, Queensland, Australia, within the Banana Shire local government area.
The plant serves a population of 711 residents in the town of Taroom and surrounding areas.
The plant uses secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to break down organic matter and remove suspended solids, producing effluent that meets environmental standards for discharge.
The plant discharges an average of 184 cubic meters of treated wastewater per day into local waterways.
The plant operates under Queensland's Environmental Protection Act and the Australian Guidelines for Sewerage Systems. Secondary treatment is the standard requirement for small communities to protect downstream water quality.
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