Overview
Anhui wastewater treatment plant serves Yaohai District, Hefei, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and a population served of 160,000. It operates under China's national wastewater regulations.
The Anhui wastewater treatment plant is located in Daxing Town, Yaohai District, Hefei, Anhui Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 160,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards. The plant operates within China's regulatory framework, which mandates secondary treatment for urban wastewater. The designed capacity is 1.00 unit, and the plant is situated within 50 km of the coast, indicating potential influence on coastal water quality. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Yangtze River basin and then to the East China Sea. This downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive, requiring careful management of nutrient and pollutant loads.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the local water system, which flows into the Yangtze River basin and eventually reaches the East China Sea. This coastal region supports important fisheries and migratory species, making nutrient and pollutant control critical for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Daxing Town, Yaohai District, Hefei, Anhui Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 160,000 people, making it a medium-to-large agglomeration.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Yangtze River basin and ultimately to the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater standards, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater to protect water quality.
For agglomerations of this size, Chinese regulations typically mandate secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet discharge standards.
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