Overview
York Wastewater Treatment Plant in Western Australia serves 2,782 people with secondary treatment. It discharges treated effluent into the local environment, supporting the region's water quality management.
York Wastewater Treatment Plant is located on Great Southern Highway in Balladong, Shire of York, Western Australia. It serves a population of 2,782 and operates as a secondary treatment facility, ensuring that wastewater is treated to meet environmental standards before discharge. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its scale. Under Australian regulatory frameworks, such facilities are required to comply with state-level environmental protection laws, including the Western Australian Environmental Protection Act. The plant's operational status is active, and it discharges approximately 720 megaliters of treated wastewater annually. The treated effluent from the plant is released into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Avon River and then into the Swan River system, flowing to the Indian Ocean. This discharge supports downstream ecosystems, including wetlands and aquatic habitats, while maintaining water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Avon River catchment, which flows into the Swan River and then to the Indian Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory birds. The region's Mediterranean climate with seasonal rainfall influences flow patterns, making consistent treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
York Wastewater Treatment Plant is located on Great Southern Highway in Balladong, Shire of York, Western Australia, Australia.
York WWTP serves a population of 2,782 people in the Shire of York and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Avon River and eventually the Swan River system, reaching the Indian Ocean.
York WWTP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under Australian regulations for plants of this scale to protect water quality.
The plant operates under Western Australia's environmental protection laws, which mandate secondary treatment for inland facilities to safeguard downstream ecosystems and comply with national water quality guidelines.
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