Anhui Wastewater Treatment Plant, Luyang District, Hefei | China

Anhui wastewater treatment plant is located in Luyang District, Hefei, within Anhui Province, China. The facility serves a population of 304,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the municipal infrastructure for the Hefei metropolitan region. As a large-scale plant, it is expected to meet the treatment standards set by China's national wastewater discharge regulations, which mandate secondary treatment as a minimum for urban facilities. The plant's designed capacity is recorded at 1. The regulatory framework ensures that plants of this size contribute to pollution control in line with the country's water quality goals. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Yangtze River basin, a major river system in China. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically significant, with the Yangtze River providing critical habitat for numerous species. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this region.

The plant discharges into local waterways that flow into the Yangtze River basin, ultimately reaching the East China Sea. The Yangtze River is a vital ecological corridor, supporting diverse aquatic species and providing water resources for millions of people. The plant's operations help mitigate pollution impacts on this sensitive downstream environment.