Overview
Woodford Island wastewater treatment plant serves Ilarwill, New South Wales, Australia. It is an operational facility with a designed capacity of 1.00 ML/day, serving a population of 7,991.
Woodford Island wastewater treatment plant is located in Ilarwill, within the Clarence Valley Council area of New South Wales, Australia. The facility serves a population of approximately 7,991 people and has a designed capacity of 1.00 ML/day, indicating it is a small to medium-scale municipal plant. As an Australian plant, it operates under state and national environmental regulations, including the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (NSW) and the Australian Guidelines for Water Recycling. The plant discharges into the local catchment, which ultimately drains to the Clarence River system and then to the Tasman Sea. The Clarence River is a major coastal river supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems, including migratory fish species and estuarine habitats. The plant's operations are important for protecting downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant is situated inland, over 50 km from the coast, and its treated effluent likely enters the Clarence River catchment. The Clarence River flows eastward into the Tasman Sea, supporting a variety of freshwater and estuarine habitats. This region is ecologically significant for its biodiversity, including wetlands and floodplain forests that provide critical habitat for waterbirds and fish. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to maintain water quality and ecosystem function in this sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Golf Links Road in Ilarwill, within the Clarence Valley Council area of New South Wales, Australia.
The plant serves a population of approximately 7,991 people in the Ilarwill area.
The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 ML/day, indicating it is a small to medium-scale facility.
The plant operates under New South Wales state regulations, including the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997, and must comply with the Australian Guidelines for Water Recycling. Treatment standards are set based on the sensitivity of the receiving environment.
The plant discharges into the Clarence River catchment, which flows to the Tasman Sea. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and estuarine habitats, making proper treatment crucial for ecological health.
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