Overview
Chongqing wastewater treatment plant serves 180,000 people in Banan District, Chongqing, China. The facility has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit, operating under China's national wastewater standards.
The Chongqing wastewater treatment plant is located in Banan District, Chongqing, China, serving a population of approximately 180,000. As part of the municipal infrastructure in this major industrial and urban center, the plant plays a key role in managing wastewater from residential and commercial sources. The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater. For a facility serving this population size, compliance with Class 1A or 1B effluent standards is typical, ensuring protection of receiving waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Yangtze River basin, which flows through Chongqing and eventually reaches the East China Sea. The Yangtze River is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical water resource for millions downstream. Proper treatment helps mitigate pollution impacts on this vital waterway.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Yangtze River basin, which flows through Chongqing and ultimately drains into the East China Sea. The Yangtze River supports a rich diversity of fish species and is an important migratory corridor for aquatic life. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to protect water quality in this densely populated and ecologically significant river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Banan District, Chongqing, China, at 汇美路, 李家沱街道, 巴南区.
The plant serves approximately 180,000 people in the Banan District area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Yangtze River basin, which flows through Chongqing and eventually reaches the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which mandate secondary treatment and set effluent limits for pollutants to protect water quality.
For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typical, often achieving Class 1A or 1B standards under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants.
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