Overview
Wauchope wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Wauchope, New South Wales, Australia. It is an operational facility with a designed capacity of 1.00 million litres per day, serving a population of approximately 10,310.
The Wauchope wastewater treatment plant is located at Jocks Place in Wauchope, New South Wales, Australia. It serves the local community with a population of around 10,310, operating under the regulatory framework of the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA). The plant is classified as a small to medium agglomeration, typical for regional towns in the Hastings region. However, Australian wastewater treatment plants of this scale commonly employ secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet state discharge standards. The plant's designed capacity of 1.00 million litres per day indicates it is sized to handle the current population load. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local catchment, which ultimately drains into the Hastings River and then into the Tasman Sea. The Hastings River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important waterway for the region. The plant's operations are subject to the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (NSW) and relevant EPA licenses to ensure environmental protection.
Environmental context
The Wauchope wastewater treatment plant discharges into the Hastings River catchment, which flows into the Tasman Sea near Port Macquarie. The Hastings River supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The downstream environment includes coastal estuaries and marine ecosystems that are sensitive to nutrient inputs, making effective treatment essential for maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The Wauchope wastewater treatment plant is located at Jocks Place, Wauchope, New South Wales, 2446, Australia, within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council area.
The plant serves a population of approximately 10,310 people, representing a small to medium agglomeration in the Hastings region.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local catchment, which flows into the Hastings River and eventually reaches the Tasman Sea near Port Macquarie.
The plant operates under the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) regulations, including the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997, which sets discharge standards and licensing requirements.
For plants of this scale in Australia, secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge, oxidation ponds, or lagoon systems are commonly used to meet state EPA discharge standards.
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