Overview
Anhui wastewater treatment plant serves Suixi County, Anhui, China, with a population of 250,000. The facility operates under China's national wastewater standards for large agglomerations.
The Anhui wastewater treatment plant is located in Suixi County, within the city of Huaibei, Anhui Province, China. It serves a population of 250,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations. The plant is situated in an inland area, away from coastal zones, and its operations are integral to local water management. As a large-scale facility, the plant is expected to meet China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which mandates secondary treatment with nutrient removal for plants serving over 100,000 people. The regulatory framework ensures a high level of treatment to protect receiving waters. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Huai River basin, a major river system in eastern China. The Huai River flows into the Yangtze River and ultimately the East China Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in maintaining water quality in this densely populated and agriculturally important region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local waterways that are part of the Huai River basin, which drains into the Yangtze River and then the East China Sea. The Huai River basin supports extensive agriculture and is home to diverse aquatic life. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream ecosystems, including fisheries and drinking water sources.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Suixi County, Huaibei City, Anhui Province, China.
The plant serves a population of 250,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese regulations.
The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Huai River basin, which flows into the Yangtze River and eventually the East China Sea.
The plant must comply with China's GB 18918-2002 standard, which requires secondary treatment with nutrient removal for large plants serving over 100,000 people.
China's wastewater treatment plants are regulated under national standards and local environmental protection bureaus. Large plants like Anhui are subject to strict discharge limits to protect water quality in major river basins.
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