Overview
Shanghai wastewater treatment plant serves Jinshan District, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population of 52,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards.
The Shanghai wastewater treatment plant is located in Jinshan District, within the Xingta Industrial Park of Fengjing Town. It serves a population of 52,000, placing it in the medium agglomeration category. The plant is situated in an industrial area, reflecting the region's mixed urban and industrial character. The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which mandate secondary treatment for urban wastewater. For agglomerations of this scale, tertiary treatment may be required if the receiving water body is in a sensitive area. The designed capacity of 1.00 suggests the plant is sized to handle the local load. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the East China Sea via the Huangpu River and Yangtze River estuary. This coastal region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological zone. The plant's performance is critical to protecting downstream water quality and marine ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the local river network, which connects to the Huangpu River and then the Yangtze River estuary before reaching the East China Sea. This coastal watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and is an important migratory corridor for fish. The region's dense population and industrial activity place significant pressure on water quality, making effective treatment essential for ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Jinshan District, within the Xingta Industrial Park of Fengjing Town, Shanghai, China.
The plant serves a population of 52,000, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the local river network, which flows into the Huangpu River and eventually the Yangtze River estuary and East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater and may mandate tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
For medium-sized agglomerations in China, secondary treatment is standard, with tertiary treatment often required for discharge into sensitive water bodies or for reuse.
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