Overview
Chongqing wastewater treatment plant serves Wushan County in Chongqing, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population served of 94,000. It is located within 50 km of the coast, discharging into the Yangtze River basin.
The Chongqing wastewater treatment plant is located in Wushan County, Chongqing, China, serving a population of approximately 94,000. The facility is situated along the Yangtze River, a major waterway in the region, and operates within the broader municipal wastewater infrastructure of Chongqing municipality. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00, and it serves a medium-sized agglomeration. Under Chinese wastewater regulations, plants serving populations over 50,000 are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards, with some sensitive areas mandating tertiary treatment. The plant's proximity to the Yangtze River likely subjects it to stringent discharge limits to protect water quality. The plant discharges into the Yangtze River, which flows eastward through central China before emptying into the East China Sea near Shanghai. The Yangtze basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for millions of people. Effective treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the ecological health of the river and its downstream estuary.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Yangtze River, which flows through central China and ultimately reaches the East China Sea. The Yangtze basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish species and serving as a critical water source for agriculture and urban areas. Downstream, the river's estuary and coastal waters are sensitive to nutrient pollution, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Wushan County, Chongqing, China, along Ningjiang Road in Gaotang Subdistrict.
The plant serves a population of approximately 94,000 people in Wushan County.
The plant discharges into the Yangtze River, which flows through central China and empties into the East China Sea.
In China, wastewater treatment plants serving populations over 50,000 are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards, with some sensitive areas requiring tertiary treatment. The plant's location near the Yangtze River may impose additional discharge limits.
China's wastewater treatment is governed by national standards such as the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002). Plants of this scale are subject to regular monitoring and permits issued by local environmental protection bureaus.
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