Overview
Jiangxi wastewater treatment plant serves Shangyou County in Jiangxi Province, China, with a population of 46,700. It operates under China's national wastewater standards for medium-sized agglomerations.
The Jiangxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Shangyou County, Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 46,700, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management frameworks. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal zones, and its operations are part of the broader municipal infrastructure for the region. As a facility serving a medium-sized population, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards as per China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002). This national regulation sets effluent limits for conventional pollutants and nutrients, with stricter requirements for plants discharging into sensitive water bodies. The plant's treatment process and capacity details are not publicly available, but typical facilities of this scale employ biological treatment methods such as activated sludge or oxidation ditches. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged 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 agricultural and industrial use downstream. The plant's performance is critical for maintaining water quality in this densely populated and economically active region of southeastern China.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Gan River system, which flows into Poyang Lake, China's largest freshwater lake, before reaching the Yangtze River. The Gan River basin is ecologically significant, supporting migratory fish species and providing habitat for aquatic biodiversity. Downstream waters are used for irrigation, drinking water supply, and fisheries, making effective wastewater treatment essential for protecting both human health and the environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Shangyou County, Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province, China. It serves the local urban population and is situated inland, away from coastal areas.
The plant serves a population of approximately 46,700, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Gan River, a major tributary of the Yangtze River. The Gan River ultimately drains into Poyang Lake.
The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for conventional pollutants and nutrients. Medium-sized agglomerations like this one are typically required to achieve secondary treatment.
For a medium-sized agglomeration of this scale, secondary biological treatment is standard. Common processes include activated sludge, sequencing batch reactors, or oxidation ditches, which effectively remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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