Overview
Chongqing wastewater treatment plant serves 800,000 people in Liangjiang New Area, Chongqing, China. It discharges into the Yangtze River basin, supporting downstream water quality in the region.
The Chongqing wastewater treatment plant is a major municipal facility located in the Liangjiang New Area of Chongqing, China. It serves a population of approximately 800,000, making it a large-scale treatment plant within the urban infrastructure of one of China's largest municipalities. As a plant serving a large agglomeration, it operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require advanced treatment for facilities of this scale to protect water quality. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million cubic meters per day, indicating substantial infrastructure to handle the region's wastewater load. The plant's treated effluent ultimately flows into the Yangtze River, the longest river in Asia, which supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for millions downstream. The facility plays a critical role in reducing pollution loads to the Yangtze, helping to maintain ecological balance in this vital waterway.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Yangtze River basin, which flows through central China before reaching the East China Sea near Shanghai. The Yangtze supports a rich diversity of fish species and is an important migratory corridor for aquatic life. The plant's operations help mitigate nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality and the ecological health of the river and its estuary.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Liangjiang New Area of Chongqing, China, near the Huangjue Tuo Yangtze River Bridge in Tieshanping Street and Jiguanshi Town.
The plant serves approximately 800,000 people, classifying it as a large-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Yangtze River basin, which flows through central China and ultimately reaches the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which set effluent limits for pollutants to protect water quality in receiving water bodies like the Yangtze River.
For a large agglomeration of this scale, Chinese regulations typically require advanced treatment (tertiary or equivalent) to meet stringent discharge standards and protect downstream ecosystems.
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