Overview
Sichuan wastewater treatment plant serves Guanyinge in Yibin, Sichuan, China, with a population of 47,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards.
The Sichuan wastewater treatment plant is located in Guanyinge, Nanxi District, Yibin City, Sichuan Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 47,000 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Chinese wastewater management frameworks. The plant is expected to comply with 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. The regulatory framework also requires regular monitoring and reporting to local environmental protection bureaus. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Yangtze River basin. The Yangtze River is a critical ecological and economic resource, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions downstream. The plant's operation helps protect water quality in this vital river system.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into tributaries of the Yangtze River, which is the longest river in Asia and a major freshwater resource. The Yangtze basin supports a rich biodiversity, including endangered species such as the Chinese sturgeon and finless porpoise. Protecting water quality in this watershed is essential for maintaining ecological balance and supporting human communities along the river.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Guanyinge, Nanxi District, Yibin City, Sichuan Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 47,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal treatment facility.
Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Yangtze River basin.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants and requires secondary treatment with nutrient removal for plants of this scale.
For a medium-sized agglomeration in China, secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal is standard, as mandated by national regulations to protect water quality in receiving water bodies.
Nearby plants