Overview
Jiangxi wastewater treatment plant serves Ruichang City in Jiangxi Province, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00 unit. It supports a population of 100,000 and operates under China's national wastewater regulations.
The Jiangxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Ruichang City, within the Jiujiang prefecture of Jiangxi Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 100,000 people, making it a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards. The plant is situated in the urban area of Ruichang, contributing to the region's sanitation infrastructure. The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater facilities serving populations over 50,000. The designed capacity of 1. Chinese regulations mandate regular monitoring and compliance with effluent quality standards to protect water resources. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Yangtze River basin, a major ecological and economic artery in China. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and industry. Proper treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect the health of the Yangtze River ecosystem.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from the Jiangxi plant flows into local waterways within the Yangtze River basin, one of the world's most ecologically significant river systems. The Yangtze supports a wide range of aquatic species, including endangered fish and migratory birds. Downstream, the river passes through densely populated areas and industrial zones before reaching the East China Sea. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to reduce nutrient loading and maintain water quality in this critical watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The Jiangxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Ruichang City, Jiujiang Prefecture, Jiangxi Province, China. Its address is in the Guilin Street area of Ruichang.
The plant serves a population of approximately 100,000 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Yangtze River basin. The outflow ultimately reaches the Yangtze River and then the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary treatment for urban facilities serving over 50,000 people. Compliance is monitored by local environmental authorities.
For plants serving around 100,000 people, Chinese regulations typically mandate secondary treatment as a minimum. Many facilities also incorporate nutrient removal to meet stricter effluent standards, especially in sensitive watersheds like the Yangtze River basin.
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