Overview
Jiangxi wastewater treatment plant serves 150,000 people in Xiongxi Village, Nanchang County, Jiangxi Province, China. The facility operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
Jiangxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Xiongxi Village, part of the Jinhu Management Office in Xiaolan Economic Development Zone, Nanchang County, Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province, China. The plant serves a population of 150,000, placing it in the large agglomeration category under Chinese wastewater regulations. China's wastewater treatment standards, including the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), require secondary treatment as a baseline for plants of this scale, with more stringent nutrient removal in sensitive watersheds. Facilities serving over 100,000 people typically employ activated sludge or similar biological processes to meet Class I-A or I-B effluent limits. The plant discharges into the local water system within the Gan River basin, which flows into Poyang Lake, China's largest freshwater lake, and ultimately into the Yangtze River. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and provides critical habitat for migratory birds, making effective treatment essential for water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local drainage network within the Gan River basin, a major tributary of Poyang Lake. Poyang Lake is a seasonally fluctuating freshwater lake that connects to the Yangtze River, supporting a rich ecosystem including numerous fish species and migratory waterfowl. The region's subtropical monsoon climate means high seasonal rainfall, which can affect dilution capacity and pollutant transport. Protecting downstream water quality is critical for maintaining the ecological integrity of Poyang Lake and the Yangtze River system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Xiongxi Village, Jinhu Management Office, Xiaolan Economic Development Zone, Nanchang County, Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 150,000 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges into the Gan River basin, which flows into Poyang Lake and then the Yangtze River, protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and water quality.
The plant operates under China's national discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), which mandate secondary treatment for large agglomerations and stricter limits for sensitive areas.
Plants of this scale in China typically use activated sludge or similar biological processes to meet Class I-A or I-B effluent standards, often including nutrient removal.
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