Overview
Kaeo wastewater treatment plant serves the Bay of Islands community in Northland, New Zealand. It is designed for a capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 4503.
The Kaeo wastewater treatment plant is located in the Bay of Islands area of the Northland region, New Zealand. It serves a population of approximately 4503 people, making it a small to medium-sized facility within the local wastewater infrastructure. As a New Zealand plant, it operates under the Resource Management Act (RMA) and regional council discharge permits. For a community of this size, typical treatment involves primary and secondary processes, often with oxidation ponds or mechanical treatment, to meet environmental standards set by the Northland Regional Council. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Bay of Islands. The receiving environment supports diverse marine life and is an important area for recreational and cultural activities, requiring careful management of nutrient and pathogen loads.
Environmental context
The Kaeo plant discharges into the Bay of Islands catchment, which flows into the Pacific Ocean. The Bay of Islands is a coastal estuary system that supports diverse marine habitats, including seagrass beds and fish nurseries. Protecting water quality is critical for the ecological health of the bay and its role in local fisheries and tourism.
Frequently asked questions
The Kaeo wastewater treatment plant is located at 63 Omaunu Road, Kaeo, in the Bay of Islands area of the Far North District, Northland, New Zealand.
The Kaeo plant serves a population of approximately 4503 people, representing a small to medium-sized community in the Northland region.
The treated wastewater from the Kaeo plant is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Bay of Islands and ultimately the Pacific Ocean. The discharge is managed under a resource consent from the Northland Regional Council.
The Kaeo plant operates under New Zealand's Resource Management Act (RMA), which requires discharge permits (resource consents) issued by the Northland Regional Council. These permits set limits on effluent quality to protect the receiving environment.
For a community of about 4500 people in New Zealand, typical wastewater treatment includes primary and secondary processes, often using oxidation ponds or mechanical treatment systems. The specific level depends on the sensitivity of the receiving water body and regional council requirements.
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