Overview
Anhui wastewater treatment plant serves 234,000 people in Baohe District, Hefei, Anhui Province, China. It operates under China's national wastewater standards for large agglomerations.
The Anhui wastewater treatment plant is located in Baohe District, Hefei, within Anhui Province, China. It serves a population of 234,000, classifying it as a large-scale municipal facility under Chinese wastewater regulations. The plant is situated in the urban area of Hefei, the provincial capital, and supports the region's growing population and industrial activity. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per day or similar units). As a large agglomeration in China, it is expected to meet national discharge standards under the Environmental Protection Law and the Water Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan, which mandate advanced treatment for sensitive water bodies. The plant likely employs secondary or tertiary treatment to comply with these regulations. The plant discharges into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Yangtze River basin via the Nanfei River or other tributaries. The Yangtze River is a critical ecological and economic resource, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions downstream. The plant's operations help protect this vital watershed from untreated sewage and industrial pollutants.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Nanfei River, a tributary of the Yangtze River, which eventually reaches the East China Sea. This watershed supports important fisheries and biodiversity, including migratory fish species. The Yangtze River basin is ecologically sensitive due to high population density and industrial activity, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Baohe District, Hefei, Anhui Province, China, at coordinates 31.806 N, 117.241 E.
The plant serves approximately 234,000 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which flows into the Nanfei River and eventually the Yangtze River and East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's Environmental Protection Law and the Water Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan, which set discharge standards for large municipal facilities.
Plants of this scale in China typically employ secondary or tertiary treatment to meet national standards, especially in sensitive watersheds like the Yangtze River basin.
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