Overview
Jiangxi wastewater treatment plant serves Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China, with a population of 400,000. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and is located inland, discharging into local waterways.
The Jiangxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Jiujiang, Jiangxi Province, China, serving a population of approximately 400,000. Situated in the urban area of Jiujiang, the plant is part of the city's municipal wastewater infrastructure, managing sewage from residential and commercial sources. With a designed capacity of 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per day or similar unit), the plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which are enforced by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment. The plant's capacity suggests it handles a significant portion of the city's wastewater. The treated effluent is discharged into local rivers that eventually flow into the Yangtze River, a major waterway in China. The Yangtze River basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for millions downstream. Proper treatment at this plant helps reduce pollution loads entering the Yangtze, protecting water quality and aquatic life.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local water bodies that drain into the Yangtze River, one of China's most important rivers, flowing eastward to the East China Sea. The Yangtze basin supports a wide range of fish species and provides critical habitat for migratory birds. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and maintain the ecological health of this major river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 滨江路, 白水湖街道, 九江市, 浔阳区, 九江市, 江西省, 332000, 中国, in the Jiujiang urban area of Jiangxi Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 400,000 people in Jiujiang, making it a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater classification.
Treated effluent is discharged into local rivers that flow into the Yangtze River, ultimately reaching the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, enforced by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, which set limits on pollutants like BOD, COD, and nutrients.
For a plant of this scale in China, secondary biological treatment (such as activated sludge) is standard, often with nutrient removal to meet discharge standards for sensitive water bodies.
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