Overview
Jiangxi wastewater treatment plant serves 104,000 people in Ningzhou Town, Xiushui County, Jiujiang, Jiangxi Province, China. It operates under China's national wastewater standards for urban agglomerations.
The Jiangxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Ningzhou Town, Xiushui County, within Jiujiang City, Jiangxi Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 104,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese urban wastewater management frameworks. As a plant serving over 100,000 people, it is expected to meet secondary or advanced treatment standards under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002). The facility is part of the national infrastructure supporting the rapidly urbanizing region of Jiangxi, which lies in the middle Yangtze River basin. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local tributary of the Xiu River, which flows into Poyang Lake, China's largest freshwater lake, and then into the Yangtze River. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water resources for agriculture and communities downstream.
Environmental context
The plant is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and its treated effluent likely enters the Xiu River system, which drains into Poyang Lake. Poyang Lake is a critical wetland that supports migratory birds and fish spawning, and it connects to the Yangtze River. The region's water quality is important for both ecological health and human use, including irrigation and drinking water supply.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Ningzhou Town, Xiushui County, Jiujiang City, Jiangxi Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 104,000 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large urban agglomeration.
Treated effluent is likely discharged into a local tributary of the Xiu River, which flows into Poyang Lake and then the Yangtze River.
The plant must comply with China's GB 18918-2002 discharge standard, which requires secondary or advanced treatment for plants serving over 100,000 people.
The Xiu River and Poyang Lake form an ecologically important watershed supporting diverse aquatic life, migratory birds, and regional water resources.
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