Overview
Western Junction wastewater treatment plant in Tasmania, Australia, serves a small population of 971 with secondary treatment. It discharges treated effluent into local waterways, supporting the region's environmental health.
Western Junction wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Western Junction, Tasmania, Australia, within the Northern Midlands region. This small-scale facility serves a population of approximately 971 residents, providing essential sanitation services to the local community. The plant is situated inland, approximately 10-50 km from the coast, and operates under Australian regulatory standards for wastewater management. The plant employs secondary treatment processes, which involve biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's discharge volume is recorded at 251.22 megaliters per year. As a secondary treatment facility, it meets the typical requirements for small agglomerations in Australia, where treatment standards are aligned with the National Water Quality Management Strategy and state-level environmental protection regulations. The treated effluent from Western Junction plant is discharged into local waterways that ultimately flow into the Tasman Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the South Esk River catchment and downstream environments, including the Tamar Estuary. By reducing pollutant loads, the facility helps maintain water quality for aquatic ecosystems and supports the ecological health of the region's rivers and coastal areas.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the South Esk River catchment, which flows into the Tamar River estuary and then into the Tasman Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including native fish species and migratory birds. The region's temperate climate and agricultural land use make effective nutrient removal important to prevent algal blooms in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 201 Evandale Road, Western Junction, Tasmania, Australia, in the Northern Midlands region.
The plant serves a population of approximately 971 residents in the Western Junction area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the South Esk River catchment, which eventually flows into the Tamar Estuary and the Tasman Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting typical Australian standards for small communities.
The plant operates under the National Water Quality Management Strategy and Tasmanian state environmental regulations, which set discharge standards to protect receiving water bodies.
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