Overview
Jiangxi wastewater treatment plant serves 86,700 people in Efeng Township, Yichun, Jiangxi Province, China. The plant operates under China's national wastewater standards for medium-sized agglomerations.
The Jiangxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Efeng Township (鹅峰乡), part of Wanzai County in Yichun City, Jiangxi Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 86,700, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management frameworks. The plant's inland location in southeastern China places it within the broader Yangtze River basin, a region with significant ecological and economic importance. As a facility serving a population between 50,000 and 100,000, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002). This regulatory framework requires nutrient removal in sensitive watersheds, which applies to many parts of Jiangxi due to its dense river network and downstream lakes. Typical facilities in this region employ activated sludge processes with biological nutrient removal to comply with local water quality goals. The treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into a tributary of the Gan River, which flows into Poyang Lake, China's largest freshwater lake, and eventually into the Yangtze River. Poyang Lake is a critical wetland ecosystem that supports migratory birds and diverse aquatic life. The plant's performance directly affects water quality in this downstream environment, making proper treatment essential for regional ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Gan River system, which flows into Poyang Lake, a major freshwater lake in the Yangtze River basin. Poyang Lake is an ecologically sensitive area that supports diverse aquatic life and serves as an important migratory corridor for waterbirds. The lake's water quality is influenced by upstream wastewater discharges, making effective treatment at plants like Jiangxi crucial for maintaining the ecological balance of this downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Efeng Township (鹅峰乡), Wanzai County, Yichun City, Jiangxi Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 86,700 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration.
The treated effluent likely discharges into a tributary of the Gan River, which flows into Poyang Lake and eventually the Yangtze River.
The plant operates under China's GB 18918-2002 standard, which requires secondary treatment with nutrient removal for sensitive watersheds.
Plants of this scale in China typically use activated sludge processes with biological nutrient removal to meet discharge standards and protect downstream water bodies.
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