Overview
The Jiangxi wastewater treatment plant serves the Suihanshan community in Dexing City, Jiangxi Province, China, with a population equivalent of 60,000. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Jiangxi wastewater treatment plant is located in the Suihanshan community, Dexing City, within Jiangxi Province, China. It serves a population equivalent of 60,000, placing it in the medium-sized agglomeration category for Chinese municipal wastewater infrastructure. China's wastewater treatment regulations, including the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), mandate secondary treatment with nutrient removal for plants of this scale. Typical facilities in this region employ activated sludge processes to meet Class 1A or 1B effluent standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Poyang Lake basin, the largest freshwater lake in China. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides critical water resources for agriculture and fisheries in Jiangxi Province. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream ecosystems and water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Le'an River system, a tributary of the Xin River, which drains into Poyang Lake. Poyang Lake is a major wetland ecosystem that supports migratory birds and freshwater fisheries. The lake connects to the Yangtze River, making the plant's discharge important for downstream water quality in one of China's most significant river basins.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Suihanshan community, Dexing City, Jiangxi Province, China, near Chaoyang Road.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 60,000, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Le'an River, part of the Xin River system, ultimately reaching Poyang Lake.
The plant operates under China's national discharge standard GB 18918-2002, which requires secondary treatment with nutrient removal for plants serving over 50,000 people.
Typical treatment for this scale includes activated sludge processes with biological nutrient removal to meet Class 1A or 1B effluent standards, ensuring protection of receiving waters.
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