Overview
Jiangxi wastewater treatment plant serves Ningdu County in Jiangxi province, China, with a population equivalent of 150,000. It discharges into local waterways within the Yangtze River basin.
The Jiangxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Ningdu County, Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province, China. It serves a population equivalent of 150,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its treated effluent flows into the local river system. As a large-scale municipal facility, the plant is expected to meet national discharge standards under China's Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law. For agglomerations of this size, secondary or advanced treatment is typically required to protect receiving water bodies. It operates within China's regulatory framework for urban wastewater management. The plant's discharge ultimately contributes to the Yangtze River basin, one of the world's most significant freshwater systems. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture, industry, and domestic use. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect water quality in this ecologically and economically vital basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local rivers that are part of the Yangtze River basin, which drains into the East China Sea. The downstream environment includes freshwater ecosystems that support diverse fish species and migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining biodiversity and supporting the livelihoods of millions of people who depend on the river for water supply and irrigation.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Ningdu County, Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province, China, at latitude 26.492000 and longitude 116.023000.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 150,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges into local rivers that are part of the Yangtze River basin, which ultimately flows into the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law, which sets discharge standards for municipal wastewater. Large agglomerations like this are typically required to implement secondary or advanced treatment to protect water quality.
For agglomerations of this scale, Chinese regulations generally mandate secondary biological treatment, and often include nutrient removal to prevent eutrophication in sensitive water bodies.
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