Overview
Anhui wastewater treatment plant serves Xuanzhou District, Xuancheng, Anhui, China, with a population of 200,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards.
The Anhui wastewater treatment plant is located in Chengjiang Subdistrict, Xuanzhou District, Xuancheng City, Anhui Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 200,000, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category for Chinese municipal wastewater infrastructure. Under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), plants serving populations over 100,000 are typically required to meet Class 1-A or 1-B effluent limits, which include biological treatment and nutrient removal. Regulatory expectations for this scale of facility generally mandate secondary or advanced treatment to protect receiving waters. The plant discharges into the local water system within the Yangtze River basin, which ultimately flows into the East China Sea. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and industrial use, making effective treatment critical for regional water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Yangtze River basin, which drains into the East China Sea. The downstream watershed supports fisheries and irrigation, and the region faces challenges from industrial and agricultural runoff. Effective wastewater treatment helps mitigate eutrophication and protects aquatic habitats in the Yangtze estuary.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Chengjiang Subdistrict, Xuanzhou District, Xuancheng City, Anhui Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 200,000 people in the Xuanzhou District area.
The plant discharges into the Yangtze River basin, which flows into the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standard GB 18918-2002, which sets effluent limits for pollutants based on the receiving water's sensitivity.
Plants of this scale in China are typically required to achieve at least secondary treatment with nutrient removal, meeting Class 1-A or 1-B standards under GB 18918-2002.
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