Overview
Jilin wastewater treatment plant serves 52,000 people in Baishan City, Jilin Province, China. It operates under national wastewater standards for medium-sized agglomerations.
The Jilin wastewater treatment plant is located in Songjianghe Town, Fusong County, Baishan City, Jilin Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 52,000, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management frameworks. The plant is situated in a mountainous region near the Changbai Mountains, an area known for its forested terrain and cold winters. As a facility serving over 50,000 people, it is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002). Chinese regulations require secondary biological treatment for plants of this scale, with nutrient removal in sensitive watersheds. The plant's operational details, including specific treatment processes and capacity, are managed by local municipal authorities. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that drain into the Songhua River basin, ultimately flowing into the Sea of Japan via the Tumen River system. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and industrial use in the region. The surrounding area includes ecologically sensitive forest ecosystems that rely on clean water from the Changbai Mountain range.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local streams that feed into the Songhua River basin, a major water system in Northeast China. The river flows northeast through Jilin and Heilongjiang provinces before reaching the Sea of Japan. The watershed supports important fisheries and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The region's cold climate and forested landscape create unique ecological conditions, with seasonal variations in flow and temperature affecting aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Songjianghe Town, Fusong County, Baishan City, Jilin Province, China, near the Changbai Mountain range.
The plant serves approximately 52,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local streams that flow into the Songhua River basin, ultimately reaching the Sea of Japan.
The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which mandates secondary treatment for facilities serving over 50,000 people.
Plants of this scale in China typically employ secondary biological treatment processes such as activated sludge, often with nutrient removal to meet GB 18918-2002 standards, especially in sensitive watersheds.
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