Overview
Wujal Wujal wastewater treatment plant in Queensland, Australia serves a small community of 504 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 130.50 megalitres annually near the coast.
Wujal Wujal wastewater treatment plant is located in the Aboriginal Shire of Wujal Wujal, Queensland, Australia. It serves a small population of 504 residents, reflecting its role in a remote coastal community. The plant is operational and provides secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process for reducing organic matter and suspended solids. As a small agglomeration in Australia, the plant operates under the national regulatory framework administered by the Queensland Department of Environment and Science. Secondary treatment is typical for communities of this size, ensuring effluent quality meets environmental standards before discharge. The plant's annual discharge volume is 130.50 megalitres. The plant is situated within 10 km of the coast, meaning its treated effluent likely reaches the Coral Sea via local waterways. This proximity to a sensitive marine environment underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect coastal ecosystems, including coral reefs and seagrass beds that support diverse aquatic life.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that flow toward the Coral Sea, part of the Great Barrier Reef catchment. This region supports diverse marine life, including coral reefs and fish populations. The coastal proximity means treated effluent must meet strict standards to avoid nutrient enrichment and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Wujal Wujal, Queensland, Australia, within the Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire, near the Bicentennial National Trail.
The plant serves a small community of 504 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow toward the Coral Sea, with an annual discharge volume of 130.50 megalitres.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant operates under Queensland's environmental regulations, which require secondary treatment for coastal communities to protect marine ecosystems like the Great Barrier Reef.
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