Overview
Sichuan wastewater treatment plant serves 323,700 people in Dongpo District, Meishan, Sichuan, China. It operates under China's national wastewater standards for large agglomerations.
The Sichuan wastewater treatment plant is located in Dongpo District, Meishan City, Sichuan Province, China. It serves a population of 323,700, classifying it as a large-scale municipal facility within the region's wastewater infrastructure. As a Chinese treatment plant serving over 300,000 people, it is subject to the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which mandates secondary treatment with nutrient removal for sensitive water bodies. The plant's discharge likely meets Class 1A or 1B standards depending on local environmental requirements. The plant discharges into the Min River basin, a major tributary of the Yangtze River. The downstream environment includes the Yangtze River ecosystem, which supports diverse aquatic life and is critical for water supply and biodiversity in southwestern China. Proper treatment helps protect these waters from eutrophication and pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Min River, a tributary of the Yangtze River, which flows through Sichuan and into the East China Sea. The Yangtze basin is ecologically sensitive, supporting numerous fish species and providing water for agriculture and cities. Nutrient removal is essential to prevent algal blooms and maintain water quality in this densely populated region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Tonghui Street, Dongpo District, Meishan City, Sichuan Province, China.
The plant serves a population of 323,700, making it a large-scale municipal facility.
The plant discharges into the Min River, a tributary of the Yangtze River, helping protect the Yangtze basin ecosystem.
The plant operates under China's GB 18918-2002 standard, which requires secondary treatment with nutrient removal for large agglomerations to protect sensitive water bodies.
Plants of this scale typically employ activated sludge processes with biological nutrient removal to meet Class 1A or 1B discharge standards, ensuring minimal environmental impact.
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