Overview
Woolgoolga wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 11,290 people in New South Wales, Australia. The operational facility is located near the coast and discharges treated effluent into the local environment.
Woolgoolga wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located on Crossley Road in Woolgoolga, New South Wales, Australia. It serves a population of around 11,290 residents in the Coffs Harbour City Council area. The plant is situated within 50 km of the coast, indicating its proximity to sensitive coastal ecosystems. As an operational plant in Australia, it is subject to state and national regulations, including the National Water Quality Management Strategy and New South Wales environmental protection laws. For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 million liters per day, which aligns with the population served. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local environment, likely into a nearby creek or river that flows to the Pacific Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting the coastal waters and marine habitats of the Solitary Islands Marine Park region, which supports diverse aquatic life and is an important area for conservation.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a catchment that drains to the Pacific Ocean near Woolgoolga. The receiving waters support coastal ecosystems including estuaries and nearshore marine habitats. The area is ecologically sensitive, providing habitat for fish, seabirds, and marine mammals. Downstream waters flow into the Solitary Islands region, which is recognized for its biodiversity and is an important migratory corridor for marine species.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Crossley Road, Woolgoolga, New South Wales, 2456, Australia, within the Coffs Harbour City Council area.
The plant serves approximately 11,290 residents in the Woolgoolga area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local environment, likely into a creek or river that flows to the Pacific Ocean near Woolgoolga.
The plant operates under New South Wales environmental regulations and the National Water Quality Management Strategy, which set standards for effluent quality and discharge.
For a community of this size, secondary treatment is standard to meet regulatory requirements, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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