Overview
Chongqing wastewater treatment plant serves 110,000 people in Liangjiang New Area, Chongqing, China. The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Chongqing wastewater treatment plant is located in the Liangjiang New Area of Chongqing, China, serving a population of approximately 110,000. This facility is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for one of China's largest metropolitan regions, situated in the upper Yangtze River basin. The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater treatment plants serving populations of this scale. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per second or similar unit), indicating a substantial treatment facility. The plant discharges treated effluent into the Yangtze River watershed, which flows eastward through central China before reaching the East China Sea near Shanghai. The Yangtze River ecosystem supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical water resource for millions of people downstream. Proper treatment at this facility helps protect water quality in this major river system.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Yangtze River basin, the longest river in Asia, which flows through Chongqing and eventually reaches the East China Sea. The Yangtze River supports a rich biodiversity, including endangered species such as the Chinese sturgeon and finless porpoise. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to reduce nutrient loading and industrial pollutants that could impact downstream aquatic habitats and drinking water sources for major cities like Wuhan and Shanghai.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Liangjiang New Area of Chongqing, China, specifically on Fuzhuangcheng Avenue in Cuntan Subdistrict. It serves a population of 110,000 in this rapidly developing urban district.
The plant serves approximately 110,000 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Yangtze River watershed. The Yangtze River flows eastward through central China and ultimately reaches the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which mandate secondary treatment for urban plants serving populations over 100,000. Compliance is monitored by local environmental protection bureaus.
For a plant serving 110,000 people in China, secondary treatment is typically required, often including biological processes such as activated sludge. Some plants may also incorporate tertiary treatment for nutrient removal to meet stricter discharge limits in sensitive watersheds.
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