Overview
Shanghai wastewater treatment plant serves 360,000 people in Minhang District, Shanghai, China. The facility operates under national environmental regulations for large agglomerations.
The Shanghai wastewater treatment plant is located in Minhang District, Shanghai, China, serving a population of 360,000. This facility is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for one of the world's largest metropolitan areas. As a large agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet stringent treatment standards under Chinese national regulations, which mandate secondary or advanced treatment for urban wastewater. China's wastewater treatment standards are governed by the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets limits for key pollutants. Plants serving populations over 100,000 typically require advanced treatment to protect receiving waters. The designed capacity of 1.00 (likely in million cubic meters per day) indicates a substantial facility capable of handling significant flow. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the East China Sea. The Huangpu River, a major tributary of the Yangtze River, flows through Shanghai and receives treated wastewater from the city's plants. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is critical for regional water supply and ecological balance. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in the Yangtze River estuary and coastal waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Huangpu River, which flows through Shanghai and joins the Yangtze River before reaching the East China Sea. This estuarine environment supports important fisheries and migratory bird habitats. The Yangtze River Delta is a densely populated and industrialized region, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health in the downstream coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Minhang District, Shanghai, China, near the Huangpu River.
The plant serves approximately 360,000 people in the Minhang District area.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Huangpu River, which eventually reaches the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for large agglomerations.
For large agglomerations over 100,000 people, Chinese regulations typically require secondary or advanced treatment to meet strict discharge standards.
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