Overview
Jiangxi wastewater treatment plant serves Shuixi Town in Xinyu, Jiangxi Province, China, with a population of 510,000. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Jiangxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Shuixi Town, Yushui District, Xinyu City, Jiangxi Province, China. It serves a population of 510,000, classifying it as a large-scale municipal facility within the region's urban wastewater infrastructure. As a plant in China, it is subject to the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets limits for key pollutants. For a facility of this size, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet Class 1-A or 1-B standards, depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local waterway within the Yangtze River basin, which ultimately flows into the East China Sea. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality management.
Environmental context
The plant's effluent likely enters a tributary of the Gan River, part of the Yangtze River basin, which drains into the East China Sea. The downstream watershed supports fisheries and agricultural water use, making effective nutrient removal critical to prevent eutrophication in receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Shuixi Town, Yushui District, Xinyu City, Jiangxi Province, China.
The plant serves a population of 510,000, making it a large-scale municipal facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway within the Yangtze River basin, eventually reaching the East China Sea.
The plant must comply with China's GB 18918-2002 standard, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Large plants like this typically require secondary treatment with nutrient removal.
For a plant of this size, secondary biological treatment with nitrogen and phosphorus removal is standard to meet Class 1-A or 1-B discharge standards, protecting downstream water quality.
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