Overview
Waroona wastewater treatment plant in Western Australia serves approximately 3,200 people with advanced treatment. It discharges treated effluent inland, contributing to local water quality management.
Waroona wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Waroona, Western Australia, within the Shire of Waroona. The facility serves a population of around 3,200 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 approximately 833 megaliters, the facility meets stringent environmental standards set by the Western Australian Department of Water and Environmental Regulation. The treated effluent is discharged to the local environment, supporting the health of nearby waterways and groundwater systems. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water resources, which ultimately drain to the Indian Ocean via the Peel-Harvey Estuary system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local catchment that feeds the Murray River and eventually the Peel-Harvey Estuary, a significant coastal ecosystem. This estuary supports diverse aquatic life and migratory birds, making effective wastewater treatment critical to maintaining water quality and ecological balance in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Drake Road in Waroona, Western Australia, within the Shire of Waroona.
The plant serves approximately 3,218 residents of Waroona and surrounding areas.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes and discharges treated effluent to the local catchment, which flows into the Murray River and eventually the Peel-Harvey Estuary.
The plant operates under Australian national and state regulations, including the Western Australian Department of Water and Environmental Regulation guidelines, which set standards for effluent quality and environmental protection.
For small communities of this size, advanced treatment is common to meet stringent environmental standards, especially when discharging to sensitive waterways. Waroona employs advanced treatment to ensure high-quality effluent.
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