Overview
Theodore Wastewater Treatment Plant in Queensland, Australia, serves a small population of 635 with secondary treatment. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's environmental health.
The Theodore Wastewater Treatment Plant is located in the small town of Theodore, Queensland, Australia, within the Banana Shire. The plant serves a population of approximately 635 residents, reflecting its role as a small-scale municipal facility in a rural setting. Operating with secondary treatment, the plant meets standard Australian wastewater treatment requirements for small communities. The facility is operational and discharges a treated volume of 164.42 megaliters per year. Australian regulations under the National Water Quality Management Strategy guide such plants to protect receiving environments. The plant's discharge enters local creeks and waterways that eventually drain into the Dawson River, a tributary of the Fitzroy River system, which flows into the Coral Sea. This downstream connection underscores the plant's role in safeguarding water quality in a region known for agricultural activity and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from the Theodore plant flows into Lonesome Creek and nearby waterways, which are part of the Dawson River catchment. This river system ultimately reaches the Fitzroy River and the Coral Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural water users. The region's subtropical climate and seasonal rainfall patterns influence the dilution and assimilation capacity of receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Malakoff Road in Lonesome Creek, Theodore, within the Banana Shire, Queensland, Australia.
The plant serves a population of approximately 635 residents in the Theodore area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local creeks and waterways that flow into the Dawson River system, eventually reaching the Coral Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for small communities under Australian wastewater management guidelines.
Wastewater treatment in Queensland is regulated under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 and the National Water Quality Management Strategy, which set discharge standards to protect water quality and ecosystems.
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