Overview
Anhui wastewater treatment plant serves Jin'an District, Lu'an City, Anhui Province, China, with a population of 460,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards.
The Anhui wastewater treatment plant is located in Jin'an District, Lu'an City, Anhui Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 460,000, classifying it as a large-scale municipal facility within the region. The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which mandate secondary treatment for urban wastewater. For a facility of this scale, compliance with Class 1A or 1B standards is typical, requiring biological treatment and nutrient removal to protect receiving waters. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that ultimately flow into the Huai River basin, a major watershed in eastern China. The Huai River supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and industry downstream. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this densely populated region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local waterways within the Huai River basin, which drains into the Yellow Sea via the Huai River. This watershed supports extensive agricultural irrigation and fisheries. Nutrient loading from urban wastewater can contribute to algal blooms and oxygen depletion, making effective treatment critical for downstream ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Jin'an District, Lu'an City, Anhui Province, China, near the Li Tai area in Qingshuihe Subdistrict.
The plant serves approximately 460,000 people, making it a large-scale municipal facility.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Huai River basin, ultimately flowing to the Yellow Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary treatment and nutrient removal for large urban agglomerations.
Facilities of this scale typically employ biological treatment with nutrient removal to meet Class 1A or 1B standards, ensuring protection of receiving water bodies.
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