Overview
Chongqing wastewater treatment plant serves 61,000 people in Jiulongpo District, Chongqing, China. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and discharges into the Yangtze River basin.
The Chongqing wastewater treatment plant is located in Jiulongpo District, Chongqing, China, serving a population of 61,000. It is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for one of China's largest metropolitan areas, situated along the Yangtze River. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater. The designed capacity is 1.00 unit, indicating the scale of treatment provided. The plant's treated effluent ultimately enters the Yangtze River, which flows through central China before reaching the East China Sea. The Yangtze basin supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical water resource for millions of people downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Yangtze River basin, which drains into the East China Sea. The Yangtze is one of the world's most ecologically significant rivers, supporting a wide range of fish species and providing water for agriculture and industry. The plant's location in a densely populated urban area means its treatment performance is important for maintaining downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Jiulongpo District, Chongqing, China, near the Guanghua Hardware and Electrical City on Yunhu Road.
The plant serves a population of 61,000 people in the Jiulongpo area of Chongqing.
The plant discharges into the Yangtze River basin, which flows through central China and eventually reaches the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater from agglomerations of this size.
Under Chinese regulations, plants serving populations over 50,000 typically require secondary treatment, with some sensitive areas requiring tertiary treatment.
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