Overview
Walpole wastewater treatment plant in Western Australia serves 563 people with secondary treatment. It discharges treated effluent near the coast, supporting local environmental health.
The Walpole wastewater treatment plant is located on Allen Road in Walpole, within the Shire of Manjimup, Western Australia. This small-scale facility serves a population of 563 residents, providing essential sanitation services for the community. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the standard level of treatment required for municipal wastewater in Australia. The plant discharges an average volume of 145.57 megaliters per year. Australian wastewater regulations, administered by state authorities such as the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, set discharge quality standards to protect receiving environments. The plant's treated effluent is released into the local environment near the Southern Ocean coast. The area features pristine estuaries and wetlands that support diverse aquatic life, including fish and migratory birds. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive coastal region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local catchment that drains to the Southern Ocean near Walpole. The region includes the Walpole-Nornalup Inlet, a system of estuaries and wetlands that supports diverse aquatic life and serves as an important habitat for fish and bird species. Maintaining high water quality is critical for this coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Allen Road in Walpole, within the Shire of Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia.
The plant serves a population of 563 residents in the Walpole area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local catchment that flows to the Southern Ocean near Walpole, after secondary treatment.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level for municipal wastewater in Australia, reducing organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under state regulations administered by the Western Australian Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, which set discharge standards to protect coastal and inland waters.
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