Overview
Jiangxi wastewater treatment plant serves Bingxi Street in Yushan County, Jiangxi Province, China, with a population of 120,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards.
The Jiangxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Bingxi Street, Yushan County, within the city of Shangrao, Jiangxi Province, China. The facility serves a population of approximately 120,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management frameworks. As a plant serving over 100,000 people, it is expected to meet the discharge standards set by China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which typically requires secondary treatment with nutrient removal for sensitive water bodies. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national effluent limits. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that eventually drain into the Xinjiang River, a tributary of the Poyang Lake basin. Poyang Lake is China's largest freshwater lake and a critical wetland ecosystem supporting migratory birds and diverse aquatic life. The plant's operations play a key role in protecting this downstream environment from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from the Jiangxi plant flows into the Xinjiang River, which is part of the Poyang Lake watershed. Poyang Lake is a major freshwater lake in Jiangxi Province, connected to the Yangtze River. The lake supports a rich biodiversity, including numerous fish species and migratory birds such as Siberian cranes. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Bingxi Street, Yushan County, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 120,000 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration.
The treated wastewater discharges into the Xinjiang River, which flows into Poyang Lake, China's largest freshwater lake.
The plant must comply with China's GB 18918-2002 standard, which sets limits for pollutants like COD, BOD, and nutrients, typically requiring secondary treatment with nutrient removal.
The plant helps protect Poyang Lake, a critical wetland ecosystem, from nutrient pollution and supports water quality for aquatic life and migratory birds.
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