Overview
Anhui wastewater treatment plant serves Wuhu City, Anhui Province, China, with a population equivalent of 150,000. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Anhui wastewater treatment plant is located in Wuhu City, Anhui Province, China, serving a population equivalent of 150,000. Situated in the urban area of Wuhu, the plant is part of the city's municipal wastewater infrastructure, managing domestic and industrial wastewater from the region. As a medium-to-large agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which sets limits for key pollutants such as COD, BOD, ammonia nitrogen, and total phosphorus. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Yangtze River basin, one of China's most important river systems. The Yangtze River supports extensive aquatic biodiversity and provides water for millions of people downstream. Proper treatment is crucial to prevent eutrophication and protect the river's ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Yangtze River basin, which flows eastward through central China into the East China Sea. The Yangtze River is a critical freshwater resource supporting diverse aquatic life, including endangered species such as the Chinese sturgeon and finless porpoise. The watershed faces pressures from urbanization and industrial activity, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecosystem integrity.
Frequently asked questions
The Anhui wastewater treatment plant is located in Wuhu City, Anhui Province, China, in the Jiujiang District near Guotai Road.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 150,000 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Yangtze River basin, eventually reaching the East China Sea.
The plant must comply with China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants like COD, BOD, ammonia nitrogen, and total phosphorus to protect water quality.
Plants of this scale in China typically employ secondary biological treatment processes, such as activated sludge or oxidation ditches, to meet the required effluent standards.
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