Overview
Jiangxi wastewater treatment plant serves Songbu Town in Jiangxi Province, China, with a population of 78,000. The facility operates under China's national wastewater standards for medium-sized agglomerations.
The Jiangxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Songbu Town, Fengxin County, Yichun City, Jiangxi Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 78,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management frameworks. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are integral to local water quality management. As a facility serving a population of 78,000, the Jiangxi plant is expected to meet China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002). This national standard sets effluent limits for key pollutants and requires appropriate treatment levels based on the receiving water body's sensitivity. Plants of this scale typically employ biological treatment methods such as activated sludge or sequencing batch reactors to achieve compliance. The treated effluent from the Jiangxi plant is discharged into local waterways within the broader Yangtze River basin. The receiving water bodies ultimately drain into the Yangtze River and then the East China Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and supporting water quality in the region's agricultural and urban areas.
Environmental context
The Jiangxi plant discharges into local rivers that are part of the Yangtze River basin, one of China's most ecologically significant watersheds. The downstream environment includes freshwater habitats that support diverse aquatic life, including fish species of commercial and ecological importance. The plant's operations help reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the health of the Yangtze River estuary and the East China Sea coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The Jiangxi wastewater treatment plant is located on S518 in Songbu Town, Fengxin County, Yichun City, Jiangxi Province, China.
The Jiangxi plant serves a population of approximately 78,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The Jiangxi plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Yangtze River basin, ultimately flowing into the East China Sea.
The Jiangxi plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants from municipal wastewater treatment plants.
For medium-sized agglomerations like Jiangxi, typical treatment includes secondary biological processes such as activated sludge or sequencing batch reactors to meet national effluent standards.
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