Overview
Jilin wastewater treatment plant serves 413,000 people in 小营镇, Yanji, Jilin, China. It operates under China's national wastewater standards for large agglomerations.
The Jilin wastewater treatment plant is located in 小营镇, Yanji, within the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture of Jilin Province, China. It serves a population of 413,000, classifying it as a large-scale municipal facility under Chinese wastewater regulations. As a large agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet secondary or advanced treatment standards under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002). The facility plays a critical role in managing urban wastewater from Yanji and surrounding areas, protecting local water quality. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Tumen River system, which flows into the Sea of Japan (East Sea). This downstream water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's receiving water body is part of the Tumen River basin, which drains into the Sea of Japan. This watershed supports migratory fish species and provides habitat for aquatic biodiversity. The region's cold climate and seasonal flow variations influence treatment requirements and discharge management.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in 河龙村, 小营镇, Yanji, Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, Jilin Province, China.
It serves approximately 413,000 people, making it a large municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into the Tumen River system, which flows into the Sea of Japan.
The plant operates under China's GB 18918-2002 discharge standards, which set limits for pollutants based on treatment level and receiving water sensitivity.
Large agglomerations in China typically require secondary or advanced treatment, including biological nutrient removal, to meet national discharge standards.
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