Overview
Wynnum wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 19,608 people in Lytton, Greater Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is located near the Ampol Oil Refinery and discharges into the local water system.
Wynnum wastewater treatment plant is located on Tanker Street at the Ampol Oil Refinery in Lytton, within Greater Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The plant serves a population of around 19,608 people and is classified as a medium-sized agglomeration under Australian wastewater management standards. As an operational facility, Wynnum operates under Australia's regulatory framework for wastewater treatment, which includes the National Water Quality Management Strategy and state-level guidelines from the Queensland Department of Environment and Science. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Brisbane River system, which flows into Moreton Bay and ultimately the Coral Sea. This coastal discharge location makes the plant's performance important for protecting the sensitive marine ecosystems of Moreton Bay, which supports diverse aquatic life and is a key recreational and ecological area.
Environmental context
Wynnum plant discharges into the Brisbane River, which flows into Moreton Bay, a large coastal embayment opening to the Coral Sea. Moreton Bay supports seagrass meadows, mangroves, and diverse marine species, including dugongs and turtles. The plant's location near the coast and within an industrial area means its effluent quality is critical for maintaining the ecological health of the bay and downstream marine environments.
Frequently asked questions
The Wynnum wastewater treatment plant is located on Tanker Street at the Ampol Oil Refinery in Lytton, Greater Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
The Wynnum plant serves approximately 19,608 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Australian wastewater management standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Brisbane River system, which flows into Moreton Bay and then the Coral Sea.
The plant operates under Australia's National Water Quality Management Strategy and Queensland state regulations, which require appropriate treatment levels to protect receiving waters.
For a medium-sized agglomeration like Wynnum, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge, in line with Australian guidelines.
Nearby plants