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Burnie
Outfall

Burnie ocean outfall accommodates one wastewater treatment plant (Burnie) and serves the area of Burnie local government areas. Approximately 6.3 ML of treated effluent is discharged daily into the Bass Strait through a submerged ocean outfall pipe located 200 metres from the treatment plant.

Managed by TasWater

LicenceEPN 7297/1
Scale9000 kL/day
Population serviced~19,900
Treatment levelTertiary
TypeOcean
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