Overview
West Angelas wastewater treatment plant in Newman, Western Australia, serves 273 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 70.69 megalitres annually into the local environment.
West Angelas wastewater treatment plant is located in Newman, within the Shire of East Pilbara, Western Australia. It serves a small population of 273 people, reflecting its role in a remote mining community. The plant is operated as part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in Australia. Under the National Water Quality Management Strategy, secondary treatment is appropriate for this scale, ensuring adequate removal of organic matter and suspended solids. The plant discharges 70.69 megalitres of treated wastewater annually. The treated effluent is released into the local environment, likely contributing to groundwater recharge or evaporation in the arid Pilbara region. The area is part of the Fortescue River basin, which drains to the Indian Ocean via the De Grey River. The surrounding ecosystem supports unique arid-zone species and is sensitive to changes in water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Fortescue River basin, which flows through the Pilbara region to the Indian Ocean via the De Grey River. The arid climate means surface water is scarce, and the receiving environment relies on ephemeral flows. The area supports unique flora and fauna adapted to dry conditions, including riparian vegetation along intermittent watercourses.
Frequently asked questions
West Angelas wastewater treatment plant is located on White Spring Road in Newman, within the Shire of East Pilbara, Western Australia, Australia.
The plant serves a population of 273 people, typical for a small remote community in the Pilbara region.
The plant discharges 70.69 megalitres of treated wastewater annually into the local environment, likely contributing to groundwater recharge or evaporation in the arid Pilbara region.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Australian guidelines for small communities to protect environmental and public health.
The plant operates under Australia's National Water Quality Management Strategy, which sets guidelines for wastewater treatment and discharge to protect water resources and ecosystems.
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