Overview
Anhui wastewater treatment plant serves 350,000 people in Nanqiao District, Chuzhou, Anhui, China. It operates under China's national wastewater standards for large agglomerations.
The Anhui wastewater treatment plant is located in Nanqiao District, Chuzhou, Anhui Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 350,000, classifying it as a large-scale municipal facility within the region's urban wastewater infrastructure. As a major treatment plant in China, it is subject to the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which mandates secondary treatment with nutrient removal for facilities of this size. The plant's design and operation align with China's 14th Five-Year Plan for water pollution control, emphasizing improved effluent quality and resource recovery. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Yangtze River basin, a critical ecological and economic corridor. Its operations help protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and support water quality goals for the region's densely populated areas.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into tributaries of the Yangtze River, which drains into the East China Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture, industry, and drinking water for millions. Effective treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect the ecological health of the Yangtze estuary and coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Nanqiao District, Chuzhou, Anhui Province, China, along Chuangye Road in Yinhua Subdistrict.
The plant serves approximately 350,000 people, making it a large-scale municipal facility.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Yangtze River basin, eventually reaching the East China Sea.
The plant must comply with China's GB 18918-2002 discharge standard, which requires secondary treatment with nutrient removal for large agglomerations.
For facilities of this scale, Chinese regulations mandate at least secondary biological treatment with phosphorus and nitrogen removal to protect receiving waters.
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