Overview
Sichuan wastewater treatment plant serves Yile Town in Jiang'an County, Yibin, Sichuan, China. It treats wastewater for approximately 37,800 people as part of the municipal infrastructure.
The Sichuan wastewater treatment plant is located in Yile Town, Jiang'an County, Yibin City, Sichuan Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 37,800 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Chinese wastewater regulations. China's wastewater treatment standards are governed by the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which requires secondary treatment with nutrient removal for plants of this scale. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Yangtze River basin. The Yangtze River is the longest river in Asia and supports diverse aquatic life, including endangered species such as the Chinese sturgeon. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local waterways that are part of the Yangtze River basin, one of the world's most ecologically significant river systems. The Yangtze supports a wide range of aquatic species, including the critically endangered Yangtze finless porpoise and Chinese sturgeon. Downstream, the river passes through major cities and agricultural areas before reaching the East China Sea, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The Sichuan wastewater treatment plant is located in Yile Town, Jiang'an County, Yibin City, Sichuan Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 37,800 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Yangtze River basin, ultimately flowing to the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which mandates secondary treatment with nutrient removal for plants of this scale.
For medium-sized agglomerations in China, secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal is standard, often using activated sludge or similar processes to meet GB 18918-2002 standards.
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