Overview
Tullah wastewater treatment plant in Tasmania, Australia, serves a small population of 198 with secondary treatment. It discharges treated effluent into the local environment, supporting water quality in the region.
Tullah wastewater treatment plant is located in the small town of Tullah on the west coast of Tasmania, Australia. The facility serves a population of approximately 198 residents, making it a small-scale municipal treatment operation. It is situated on Ardyn Street and operates under the regulatory framework of the Australian state of Tasmania. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typical and meets the requirements set by the Tasmanian Environment Protection Authority. The plant discharges an average of 51.11 megaliters of treated wastewater per year. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Southern Ocean. The region is known for its pristine natural environment, including rainforests and rivers that support diverse aquatic life. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of nearby streams and the downstream marine ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local catchment that feeds into the Pieman River system, which flows to the Southern Ocean. This coastal region of Tasmania is ecologically sensitive, supporting native fish species and migratory birds. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in the river and downstream marine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The Tullah wastewater treatment plant is located on Ardyn Street in Tullah, a small town on the west coast of Tasmania, Australia.
The plant serves a population of approximately 198 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local catchment, which flows into the Pieman River system and eventually reaches the Southern Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids, meeting typical requirements for small communities in Tasmania.
The plant operates under the Tasmanian Environment Protection Authority's regulatory framework, which sets discharge standards to protect water quality in receiving environments.
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