Overview
Shanghai wastewater treatment plant serves Baoshan District, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and a population equivalent of 480,000. It operates under China's national wastewater regulations.
The Shanghai wastewater treatment plant is located in Baoshan District, a densely populated area of Shanghai, China. It serves a population equivalent of 480,000, placing it in the large agglomeration category. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00, indicating its scale of operations. As a major facility in China, the plant is subject to the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for various pollutants. For large agglomerations like this, advanced treatment is often required to meet stringent standards, especially in sensitive water environments. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that flow into the Huangpu River, which ultimately reaches the East China Sea. This downstream connection underscores the plant's role in protecting both freshwater and marine ecosystems from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Yangtze River Delta, a region with extensive water networks. Treated effluent likely enters local canals or rivers that feed into the Huangpu River, a major tributary of the Yangtze River. The Yangtze estuary and the East China Sea are ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and fisheries. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication in coastal waters, making effective treatment crucial for downstream environmental health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Baoshan District, Shanghai, China, at Qi'an Road, Dachang Town.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 480,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese regulations.
Treated effluent is likely discharged into local waterways that flow into the Huangpu River, which eventually reaches the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Large plants like this often require advanced treatment to meet these standards.
For large agglomerations in China, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is standard, and advanced tertiary treatment may be required in sensitive areas to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus.
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