Jiangxi Wastewater Treatment Plant, Xiabu Street, Yingtan, Jiangxi Province

The Jiangxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Xiabu Street, within the Xinjiang New District of Yingtan, Jiangxi Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 250,000, making it a large-scale municipal facility under Chinese wastewater management standards. As a major treatment plant in the region, it operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater. The plant's capacity and treatment processes are designed to meet these regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance with environmental protection laws. The plant discharges treated effluent into the Xinjiang River, a tributary of the Gan River, which flows into Poyang Lake, China's largest freshwater lake. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically significant for the region, providing habitat for migratory birds and fish species.

The treated effluent from the Jiangxi plant enters the Xinjiang River, which joins the Gan River and ultimately drains into Poyang Lake. Poyang Lake is a critical wetland ecosystem that supports a variety of aquatic species and serves as an important stopover for migratory birds along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway. The plant's operations help protect this downstream environment by reducing pollutant loads.