Overview
Jiangxi wastewater treatment plant serves Huichang County in Jiangxi Province, China, with a population equivalent of 84,000. The facility discharges into local water bodies within the Gan River basin.
The Jiangxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Huichang County, Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province, China. It serves a population equivalent of approximately 84,000, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Chinese wastewater regulations. China's wastewater treatment standards are governed by the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which mandates secondary treatment with nutrient removal for plants of this scale. Typical facilities in this region employ activated sludge or similar biological processes to meet Class 1A or 1B effluent standards. The plant discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Gan River, a major tributary of the Yangtze River. The Gan River basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for agriculture and industry downstream. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality in this densely populated and economically active region.
Environmental context
The plant's effluent enters small streams in Huichang County that flow into the Gan River, which then joins the Yangtze River before reaching the East China Sea. The Gan River basin is ecologically important, supporting fisheries and irrigation for the surrounding agricultural areas. Maintaining nutrient removal standards helps prevent eutrophication in downstream lakes and reservoirs.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Huichang County, Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province, China, along the Weihai-Shantou route.
The plant serves approximately 84,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Gan River, a major tributary of the Yangtze River, eventually reaching the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's GB 18918-2002 standard, which requires secondary treatment with nutrient removal for facilities serving over 10,000 people.
Plants of this scale in China typically use activated sludge or similar biological processes to meet Class 1A or 1B effluent limits, including nitrogen and phosphorus removal.
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