Overview
Warrnambool wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 22,000 people in Victoria, Australia. The facility is located within 50 km of the coast and discharges into the local watershed.
The Warrnambool wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility serving the city of Warrnambool in Victoria, Australia. It treats wastewater from a population of around 22,056 residents, operating as part of the region's essential water infrastructure. The plant is situated on Grieve Street and is managed by local authorities. As an Australian wastewater treatment facility, it operates under the national regulatory framework, which includes the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 and state-level Victoria Environment Protection Authority (EPA) regulations. For a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration of approximately 22,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required to meet environmental standards. The designed capacity is 1.00 million liters per day, indicating the plant's scale. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains to the Southern Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting the coastal environment and nearby waterways, including the Merri River and the ecologically sensitive coastal zone. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality for marine life and recreational use along the Great Ocean Road region.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the local catchment, which flows into the Merri River and then to the Southern Ocean near Warrnambool. This coastal area supports diverse marine ecosystems, including important fish habitats and migratory bird species. The region's temperate climate and proximity to the ocean make water quality management critical for preserving the ecological health of the coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Grieve Street in Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia, within the City of Warrnambool.
The plant serves approximately 22,056 residents of Warrnambool and surrounding areas.
Treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Merri River and eventually reaches the Southern Ocean.
The plant operates under Australia's national environmental laws and Victoria's EPA regulations, which require appropriate treatment to protect coastal waters.
For a medium-sized agglomeration like Warrnambool, secondary treatment is typically required to meet EPA standards and protect the receiving environment.
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