Overview
The Sichuan wastewater treatment plant serves 64,000 people in Wusheng County, Guang'an, Sichuan, China. It operates under China's national wastewater standards, discharging treated effluent into the local river system.
The Sichuan wastewater treatment plant is located in Wusheng County, Guang'an City, Sichuan Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 64,000, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal facility within the region's wastewater infrastructure. As a Chinese wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent quality requirements. For a plant serving 64,000 people, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically expected to meet Class 1-A or 1-B standards, depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local river that ultimately flows into the Jialing River, a major tributary of the Yangtze River. The Yangtze basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for millions downstream. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect water quality in the Jialing River and the broader Yangtze River system.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters a local watercourse that drains into the Jialing River, a major tributary of the Yangtze River. The Yangtze River basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse freshwater species and providing water for agriculture, industry, and domestic use. Discharge from this plant must meet Chinese standards to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Wusheng County, Guang'an City, Sichuan Province, China, at coordinates 30.345 N, 106.262 E.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local river that flows into the Jialing River, a major tributary of the Yangtze River.
The plant serves approximately 64,000 people, making it a medium-sized municipal facility.
The plant must comply with China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for pollutants like COD, BOD, ammonia, and phosphorus.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is standard, often targeting Class 1-A or 1-B standards to protect sensitive water bodies.
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