Overview
Jilin wastewater treatment plant serves the urban population of Hunjiang District, Baishan City, in Jilin Province, China. It treats wastewater from approximately 255,000 residents.
The Jilin wastewater treatment plant is located in the Beian community, Jiangbei subdistrict, within Hunjiang District, Baishan City, Jilin Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 255,000 people, making it a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards. As a plant of this scale in China, it is expected to comply with the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for various pollutants. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Yalu River basin and then into the Yellow Sea. The plant plays a critical role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the region's rivers and coastal environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Hunjiang River, a tributary of the Yalu River, which flows into the Yellow Sea. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's operations help reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream ecosystems and water quality for communities along the river.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Beian community, Jiangbei subdistrict, Hunjiang District, Baishan City, Jilin Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 255,000 residents in the urban area of Hunjiang District.
Treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Hunjiang River, a tributary of the Yalu River, and ultimately reaches the Yellow Sea.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Plants serving over 100,000 people typically require secondary treatment and nutrient removal.
For a plant of this scale, secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal is standard, often including activated sludge processes and disinfection to meet Class 1A or 1B effluent standards.
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