Overview
Jilin wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 200,000 people in Jilin City, Jilin Province, China. The facility discharges into local waterways within the Songhua River basin.
The Jilin wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located in Yongchun Village, Tiedong Street, Shulan City, within the greater Jilin City area of Jilin Province, China. It serves an estimated population of 200,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards. As a major urban treatment facility, the plant is expected to comply with China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets stringent limits for key pollutants. For plants serving over 100,000 people, advanced treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to protect receiving water bodies. The plant's treated effluent ultimately flows into the Songhua River system, a major waterway in Northeast China that drains into the Sea of Japan via the Tumen River or directly into the Bohai Sea depending on the specific sub-basin. The Songhua River supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and industry downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Songhua River basin, which flows through Jilin Province and is a critical water source for the region. The river supports a variety of fish species and is an important migratory corridor for birds. Downstream, the waters eventually reach the Sea of Japan, contributing to the marine ecosystem of the northwestern Pacific. Protecting water quality in this basin is essential for maintaining ecological balance and supporting local communities.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Yongchun Village, Tiedong Street, Shulan City, within Jilin City, Jilin Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 200,000 people, making it a large municipal treatment facility.
The plant treats wastewater that would otherwise enter the Songhua River basin, a major waterway in Northeast China that supports aquatic life and downstream communities.
The plant operates under China's GB 18918-2002 discharge standard, which sets pollutant limits for municipal wastewater. For facilities serving over 100,000 people, advanced treatment with nutrient removal is typically required.
Plants of this scale in China generally employ secondary biological treatment followed by advanced processes such as nutrient removal to meet the stringent GB 18918-2002 standards, especially when discharging into sensitive water bodies like the Songhua River.
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