Overview
Jilin wastewater treatment plant serves Liuhe County in Jilin Province, China, with a population equivalent of 70,000. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Jilin wastewater treatment plant is located in Liuhe County, Tonghua City, Jilin Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 70,000, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal facility within the region's water management infrastructure. As a plant serving a population of 70,000, it is subject to China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for conventional pollutants and nutrients. The plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment, with possible advanced treatment depending on local watershed sensitivity. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Yalu River basin and the Yellow Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and supporting water quality in the region's agricultural and urban areas.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local river system, which flows into the Yalu River and eventually reaches the Yellow Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for irrigation and domestic use. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining ecological balance and human health in the downstream areas.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Yumin Road, Zhonggang Street, Liuhe County, Tonghua City, Jilin Province, China.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 70,000 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into local rivers that flow into the Yalu River basin and eventually reach the Yellow Sea.
The plant must comply with China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants such as COD, BOD, ammonia, and phosphorus.
Plants of this size in China typically provide secondary biological treatment, and may include nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive water bodies.
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