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Blackmans Bay
Outfall

Blackmans Bay outfall accommodates one wastewater treatment plant (Blackmans Bay) and serves the area of Kingborough Council. Approximately 5.5 ML of treated effluent is discharged daily into the lower Derwent River through diffusers spanning 80m along an outfall pipe about 600 metres from the shore across a rock shelf into shallow water adjacent to a rocky outcrop.

Managed by TasWater

LicenceEPN 10231/1
Scale8530 kL/day
Population serviced~22,350
Treatment levelSecondary
TypeRiver
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