Overview
Shanghai wastewater treatment plant serves 320,000 people in Jiading District, Shanghai, China. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 (unit unspecified) and discharges into local waterways.
The Shanghai wastewater treatment plant is located in Jiading District, a suburban area of Shanghai, China. It serves a population of approximately 320,000, placing it in the large agglomeration category under Chinese wastewater regulations. The plant's designed capacity is 1. As a plant in China, it operates under national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002) and local environmental protection regulations. For a facility serving over 300,000 people, advanced treatment (tertiary) is typically required to meet stringent effluent limits, especially in sensitive water bodies. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Suzhou Creek or Huangpu River system, which flows through Shanghai and ultimately into the Yangtze River estuary and the East China Sea. This waterway is critical for the region's water supply, agriculture, and marine ecology, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a major shipping route.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Huangpu River basin, a tributary of the Yangtze River, which flows into the East China Sea. This watershed supports dense urban populations and industrial activities, making nutrient and pollutant control crucial. The downstream Yangtze estuary is an ecologically sensitive area that provides nursery habitat for fish and supports migratory bird populations.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Jiading District, Shanghai, China, specifically on Taibo Road in Anting Town.
The plant serves approximately 320,000 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Huangpu River system, ultimately reaching the Yangtze River estuary and the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002) and local environmental protection laws, which require advanced treatment for large agglomerations to protect sensitive water bodies.
For a plant of this size in China, tertiary treatment is typically required to meet stringent effluent limits, especially if discharging into ecologically sensitive areas like the Yangtze River basin.
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