Overview
Anhui wastewater treatment plant serves Tongling City, Anhui Province, China, with a population of 300,000. It operates under China's national wastewater regulations.
The Anhui wastewater treatment plant is located in the Binjiang community of Tongling City, Anhui Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 300,000, placing it in the category of a medium-to-large urban agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards. As a facility of this scale, the plant is expected to meet the discharge standards set by China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment, which typically require secondary or advanced treatment for urban wastewater. Regulatory frameworks for Chinese cities of this size generally mandate robust treatment to protect receiving waters. The plant discharges into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Yangtze River basin. The Yangtze River is a major ecological corridor supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water resources for millions downstream. Proper treatment at this plant is critical for maintaining water quality in the Yangtze River and its tributaries.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Yangtze River basin, one of China's most important freshwater systems. The Yangtze River supports a wide range of aquatic species, including the endangered Yangtze finless porpoise, and provides drinking water for numerous cities. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the river's ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The Anhui wastewater treatment plant is located in the Binjiang community of Tongling City, Tongguan District, Anhui Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 300,000 people in the Tongling urban area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which flows into the Yangtze River basin.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary or advanced treatment for urban facilities serving populations over 100,000.
For Chinese cities with populations around 300,000, wastewater treatment plants typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal, to meet Class 1A or 1B discharge standards.
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