Overview
Williams New wastewater treatment plant in Williams, Western Australia, serves 204 people with secondary treatment. The plant is under construction and discharges 52.72 megalitres annually.
Williams New is a wastewater treatment plant located on Cemetery Road in Williams, Western Australia. It serves a small population of 204 residents and is currently under construction. The plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the Shire of Williams. As a secondary treatment facility, Williams New provides biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Secondary treatment is standard for small communities in Australia. The plant's discharge volume is recorded at 52.72 megalitres per year. The treated effluent from Williams New is discharged into the local environment, contributing to the water quality management of the region. The plant is situated inland, over 50 km from the coast, and its discharge supports the health of local waterways and groundwater systems.
Environmental context
Williams New discharges into the local watershed within the Avon River basin, which flows westward to the Swan River and ultimately into the Indian Ocean at Fremantle. The region's Mediterranean climate with seasonal rainfall means the plant's discharge helps maintain base flows in local creeks during dry periods, supporting aquatic habitats and downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Williams New is located on Cemetery Road in Williams, Western Australia, within the Shire of Williams.
The plant serves a population of 204 residents in the Williams area.
Williams New provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
In Australia, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under state and territory environmental protection agencies. For Western Australia, the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) oversees discharge licenses and water quality standards.
The plant discharges approximately 52.72 megalitres of treated wastewater annually.
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