Overview
Jiangxi wastewater treatment plant serves Xunwu County in Jiangxi, China, with a population of 58,700. It operates under China's national wastewater standards for urban agglomerations.
The Jiangxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Xunwu County, Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province, China. Serving a population of 58,700, it is classified as a medium-sized agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management frameworks. As a facility in China, the plant is subject to 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 plants in this region employ activated sludge processes to meet Class 1A or 1B effluent standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Dongjiang River basin, a tributary of the Pearl River system. This watershed supports agricultural irrigation and provides drinking water for downstream communities, making effective treatment critical for protecting water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Dongjiang River, a major tributary of the Pearl River system, which empties into the South China Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for irrigation and municipal use in Guangdong Province. The region's subtropical climate with high rainfall can increase runoff and pollutant loads, emphasizing the need for consistent treatment performance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Xunwu County, Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province, China, at coordinates 24.969 N, 115.639 E.
The plant serves a population of 58,700 people, classifying it as a medium-sized urban agglomeration.
The plant discharges into local waterways that flow into the Dongjiang River, a tributary of the Pearl River system, which ultimately reaches the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's GB 18918-2002 standard, which requires secondary treatment with nutrient removal for plants serving over 50,000 people.
Plants of this scale typically use activated sludge processes with biological nutrient removal to meet Class 1A or 1B effluent limits, ensuring protection of receiving waters.
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