Overview
Anhui wastewater treatment plant serves 110,000 people in 鸠江区, Wuhu, Anhui, China. It operates under national standards for urban wastewater treatment.
The Anhui wastewater treatment plant is located in 鸠江区, a district of Wuhu city in Anhui Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 110,000, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category for Chinese municipal wastewater infrastructure. As a plant of this scale in China, it is expected to meet the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which mandates secondary treatment with nutrient removal for sensitive water bodies. Typical Chinese plants of this size employ activated sludge processes with biological nitrogen and phosphorus removal. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Yangtze River basin. The Yangtze is a major ecological and economic resource, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions of people downstream. Proper treatment is critical to protect water quality in this densely populated and industrially active region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Yangtze River basin, one of China's most important freshwater systems. The Yangtze supports a rich biodiversity, including endangered species such as the Chinese sturgeon and finless porpoise. Downstream, the river passes through major cities and agricultural areas before reaching the East China Sea. Nutrient and pollutant control at this plant helps mitigate eutrophication and protect downstream aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The Anhui wastewater treatment plant is located in 鸠江区, a district of Wuhu city, in Anhui Province, China. Its address is 四褐山街道, 鸠江区, 芜湖市, 安徽省.
The plant serves approximately 110,000 people, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category for Chinese municipal wastewater treatment.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Yangtze River basin. The Yangtze is the major downstream watercourse.
The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets limits for pollutants like COD, BOD, ammonia, and phosphorus. Plants serving over 100,000 people typically require secondary treatment with nutrient removal.
For plants of this scale in China, common treatment processes include activated sludge with biological nitrogen and phosphorus removal, often followed by disinfection. It likely meets the national standard for urban wastewater treatment.
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