Kingaroy Waste Water Treatment Plant produces recycled water

Utilising Class A recycled water enables clubs to access high quality, safe water at a fraction of the cost of using potable town water, which in turn extends the life of our precious raw water storages. By providing cheap recycled water to community groups council is assisting clubs to remain financially viable. This project demonstrates Councils commitment to assisting community groups with safer outcomes while being environmentally responsible. Class A recycled water is delivered via a water pipe identified with a purple stripe.

There are a number of discharge regulations and environmental benefits of Class A water. The treatment process prioritises supply to the Class A water treatment facility to ensure demands are met. Following this a remaining percentage is supplied to the Class C lagoons for irrigation use. The remaining water is discharged as surface water to the receiving environment under strict environmental conditions.

Utilising Class A recycled water enables clubs to access high quality, safe water at a fraction of the cost of using potable town water, which in turn extends the life of our precious raw water storages. By providing cheap recycled water to community groups council is assisting clubs to remain financially viable. This project demonstrates Councils commitment to assisting community groups with safer outcomes while being environmentally responsible. Class A recycled water is delivered via a water pipe identified with a purple stripe.

Recycled irrigation water is currently being provided to:

• Class A recycled irrigation water is currently being provided to Kingaroy Golf Club, Cricket and AFL ground, the Rugby League fields, Soccer fields and also the Show grounds;
• Class C Irrigation water supplies South Burnett Regional Council’s irrigation farm.
• Remaining treated effluent is discharged to the receiving environment.

The Wondai recycled water plant is nearing completion with commissioning and testing expected to begin in January 2021. Water is expected to be used at Wondai for the irrigation of sporting venues such as cricket, soccer and rugby league fields, along with golf club and bowling greens.

For further information on Council’s water recycling, please see our YouTube clip or contact Council’s Water and Wastewater team on 4189 9100 or email Council.