Overview
Tom Price wastewater treatment plant in Western Australia serves 3,437 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 889.34 megalitres annually into the local environment, supporting the region's water quality.
Tom Price wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Tom Price, in the Shire of Ashburton, Western Australia. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,400 residents and operates under Australia's regulatory framework for wastewater management. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of effluent quality before discharge. With an annual discharge volume of 889.34 megalitres, the facility is designed to meet the needs of this remote mining community. Australia's National Water Quality Management Strategy sets guidelines for such facilities to protect environmental values. The treated effluent is released into the local environment, eventually contributing to the Ashburton River catchment. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and vegetation. The plant's advanced treatment helps minimize impacts on downstream water bodies and maintains the health of the surrounding arid ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ashburton River basin, which flows into the Indian Ocean near Onslow. The receiving environment is part of the Pilbara region, characterized by ephemeral rivers and unique biodiversity. Protecting this watershed is crucial for sustaining local ecosystems, including migratory bird habitats and native fish species.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Nameless Valley Drive in Tom Price, Western Australia, within the Shire of Ashburton.
The plant serves a population of 3,437 people in the town of Tom Price and surrounding areas.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes to ensure high-quality effluent before discharge, meeting Australian environmental standards.
The plant discharges approximately 889.34 megalitres of treated wastewater annually into the local environment.
The plant operates under Australia's National Water Quality Management Strategy, which sets guidelines for effluent quality and environmental protection for facilities of this scale.
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