Overview
Gansu wastewater treatment plant serves 320,000 people in Jinchang, Gansu, China. It operates under national standards for municipal wastewater treatment.
The Gansu wastewater treatment plant is located in Jinchang, a city in Gansu Province, China. It serves a population of 320,000, placing it in the large agglomeration category. The plant is situated inland, approximately 50 km from the coast, and treats municipal wastewater from the urban area. China's wastewater treatment standards require secondary treatment for municipal plants of this scale, with tertiary treatment increasingly adopted in sensitive watersheds. It operates under China's national discharge standards (GB 18918-2002) which set limits for pollutants like COD, BOD, and ammonia nitrogen. The treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that eventually flows into the Yellow River basin or an inland river system. The region's arid climate makes water reuse and pollution control critical for protecting downstream ecosystems and agricultural water supplies.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local river or stream within the Yellow River basin, which ultimately drains into the Bohai Sea. The surrounding Gansu region is semi-arid, and the receiving water body supports local agriculture and ecological functions. Protecting water quality is essential for downstream communities and sensitive aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Jinchang, Gansu Province, China, at coordinates 38.524 N, 102.164 E.
The plant serves approximately 320,000 people, classifying it as a large municipal wastewater treatment facility.
Treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse, likely within the Yellow River basin, which flows to the Bohai Sea.
The plant operates under China's national discharge standard GB 18918-2002, which sets pollutant limits for municipal wastewater treatment plants.
Chinese regulations require at least secondary treatment for large agglomerations, with tertiary treatment often implemented in environmentally sensitive areas.
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