Overview
Woodbridge wastewater treatment plant in Tasmania, Australia, serves about 2,119 people with secondary treatment. It discharges treated effluent near the coast, supporting local environmental protection.
Woodbridge wastewater treatment plant is located on Pullens Road in Woodbridge, Tasmania, within the Kingborough municipality. It serves a small population of approximately 2,119 people, reflecting its role in a rural coastal community. The plant is operated as part of Tasmania's municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. For a facility of this scale in Australia, secondary treatment meets typical regulatory requirements under state and national guidelines, ensuring effluent quality before discharge. The plant's discharge volume is recorded at 548.37 megaliters per year. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, with the plant situated within 10 kilometers of the coast. This proximity to marine waters means the discharge is managed to protect the sensitive coastal ecosystem, including the D'Entrecasteaux Channel and downstream waters. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding water quality in this region, which supports diverse aquatic life and recreational activities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the coastal waters near Woodbridge, which flow into the D'Entrecasteaux Channel and eventually the Tasman Sea. This area supports diverse marine life, including seagrass beds and fish habitats, making careful effluent management essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The Woodbridge wastewater treatment plant is located on Pullens Road in Woodbridge, Tasmania, Australia, within the Kingborough municipality.
The plant serves approximately 2,119 people, making it a small-scale facility serving a rural coastal community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local coastal environment, within 10 kilometers of the coast, likely into the D'Entrecasteaux Channel or nearby waters.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard Australian regulatory requirements for facilities of this size.
The plant operates under Australian state and national guidelines, which require secondary treatment for coastal discharges to protect marine ecosystems. The facility's discharge is managed to comply with environmental protection standards.
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