Overview
Jiangxi wastewater treatment plant serves Guangxin District, Shangrao, Jiangxi Province, China. It treats wastewater for approximately 620,000 people under China's national water pollution control standards.
The Jiangxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Guangxin District (formerly Shangrao County), within the city of Shangrao in Jiangxi Province, China. The facility serves a population of approximately 620,000, classifying it as a large-scale municipal treatment plant under China's urban wastewater management framework. Its location in the Xinjiang River basin places it within the broader Yangtze River watershed. As a major treatment facility in Jiangxi Province, the plant operates under China's national discharge standards, which are enforced through the Ministry of Ecology and Environment. For plants serving over 500,000 people, Chinese regulations typically require advanced treatment with nutrient removal to meet Class 1A or 1B standards, especially in sensitive water bodies. Its scale suggests it plays a critical role in regional water quality management. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local waterways that eventually flow into the Xinjiang River, a tributary of Poyang Lake, China's largest freshwater lake. Poyang Lake is a vital ecological zone that supports diverse aquatic life and migratory bird populations. The plant's performance directly affects the water quality of this important lake and the downstream Yangtze River ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Xinjiang River system, which flows into Poyang Lake, the largest freshwater lake in China. Poyang Lake is a critical wetland that supports rich biodiversity, including numerous fish species and migratory birds such as Siberian cranes. The lake connects to the Yangtze River, influencing water quality downstream. Effective treatment at this plant helps protect the ecological health of Poyang Lake and the Yangtze River basin.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Guangxin District, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province, China. Its address is near the Third Kindergarten of Guangxin District on Waishe Road, Xuri Subdistrict.
The plant serves approximately 620,000 people, making it a large-scale municipal facility in the region.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Xinjiang River, a tributary of Poyang Lake, which ultimately drains into the Yangtze River.
The plant operates under China's national water pollution control laws, enforced by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment. Large plants like this must meet stringent discharge standards, typically Class 1A or 1B, to protect sensitive water bodies.
For agglomerations of this size, Chinese regulations generally require advanced biological treatment with nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) to meet Class 1A standards, especially if discharging into ecologically sensitive areas like the Poyang Lake basin.
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