Overview
Anhui wastewater treatment plant serves Tianjia'an District, Huainan City, Anhui Province, China, with a population of 750,000. It operates under China's national wastewater regulations.
The Anhui wastewater treatment plant is located in Shungeng Town, Tianjia'an District, Huainan City, Anhui Province, China. It serves a population of 750,000, classifying it as a large-scale municipal facility within the region. As a major treatment plant in China, it is subject to the national discharge standards under the Environmental Protection Law and the Water Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet Class 1A or 1B standards, depending on the receiving water's sensitivity. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local waterway within the Huai River basin, which ultimately flows into the East China Sea. The Huai River system is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry in the region.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Huai River basin, a major watershed in eastern China. The Huai River flows eastward through Anhui Province and discharges into the East China Sea via the Yangtze River estuary. The downstream environment includes wetlands and lakes that support migratory birds and freshwater fisheries, making nutrient control critical to prevent eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Shungeng Town, Tianjia'an District, Huainan City, Anhui Province, China.
The plant serves a population of 750,000 people in the Tianjia'an District and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the Huai River basin, which flows to the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, including the Environmental Protection Law and the Water Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan, which mandate secondary treatment with nutrient removal for large agglomerations.
For a plant of this scale in China, secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) is standard, often meeting Class 1A or 1B discharge standards to protect sensitive water bodies.
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