Overview
Anhui wastewater treatment plant serves 172,000 people in Guoyang County, Bozhou, Anhui, China. It operates under China's national wastewater standards for medium-to-large agglomerations.
The Anhui wastewater treatment plant is located in Guoyang County, part of Bozhou City in Anhui Province, China. It serves a population of 172,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management frameworks. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are integral to local water quality management. However, under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), plants serving populations of this scale are typically required to achieve at least secondary treatment, with some facilities in sensitive watersheds mandated to meet stricter tertiary standards. The plant's regulatory compliance is overseen by provincial environmental authorities. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Huai River system, a major tributary of the Yangtze River basin. This watershed supports extensive agricultural activity and provides drinking water for millions downstream. Proper treatment is essential to protect aquatic ecosystems and prevent eutrophication in receiving waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that flow into the Huai River, a key tributary of the Yangtze River basin. The Huai River watershed is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing irrigation for surrounding farmland. Downstream, the river system drains into the East China Sea, making nutrient and pollutant control critical for coastal water quality. The region experiences seasonal flooding, which can affect treatment plant operations and effluent dilution.
Frequently asked questions
The Anhui wastewater treatment plant is located in Guoyang County, Bozhou City, Anhui Province, China.
The plant serves a population of 172,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards.
Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Huai River system, a major tributary of the Yangtze River basin.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standard GB 18918-2002, which sets effluent limits for pollutants. Provincial environmental authorities oversee compliance.
Plants of this scale in China are typically required to achieve at least secondary treatment, with some in sensitive areas needing tertiary treatment to meet stricter nutrient removal standards.
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