Overview
Wandoan wastewater treatment plant in Queensland, Australia, serves 460 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 119.06 megalitres annually into the local watershed.
The Wandoan wastewater treatment plant is located on Tip Road in Wandoan, Queensland, Australia. It serves a small population of 460 residents and operates under secondary treatment standards, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant meets the typical requirements for small Australian communities under state and national water quality guidelines. The plant discharges 119.06 megalitres of treated wastewater annually, reflecting its scale and the local demand. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Fitzroy River basin and the Great Barrier Reef lagoon. This downstream connection underscores the plant's role in protecting sensitive coastal ecosystems from nutrient and pathogen pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Fitzroy River basin, which flows into the Coral Sea and the Great Barrier Reef lagoon. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive to nutrient inputs. The secondary treatment helps reduce the risk of eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Tip Road in Wandoan, Queensland, Australia, within the Western Downs Regional area.
The plant serves a population of 460 people, making it a small-scale community wastewater facility.
The plant uses secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to break down organic matter and remove suspended solids before discharge.
The plant discharges 119.06 megalitres of treated wastewater annually into the local watershed.
The plant operates under Queensland's state environmental protection policies and the national Australian Guidelines for Water Recycling, which mandate secondary treatment for small communities to protect downstream water quality.
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