Overview
Sichuan wastewater treatment plant serves Xingwen County, Yibin, Sichuan, China, treating wastewater for a population of 30,400. The plant discharges into local water bodies within the Yangtze River basin.
The Sichuan wastewater treatment plant is located in Xingwen County, Yibin City, Sichuan Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 30,400, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal facility under Chinese wastewater management standards. The plant is part of the broader infrastructure supporting the urban and peri-urban areas of Xingwen County. As a facility serving a population between 10,000 and 100,000, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under China's national wastewater discharge regulations (GB 18918-2002). These standards require effective removal of organic matter and suspended solids to protect receiving water bodies. The plant's operational context aligns with typical requirements for medium agglomerations in inland regions of China. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local rivers that eventually flow into the Yangtze River system, one of the world's major river basins. The Yangtze basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for millions of people downstream. Proper treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the ecological health of the Yangtze River and its tributaries.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Yangtze River basin, which drains into the East China Sea. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional water supply and agriculture. Effective treatment at this facility helps mitigate eutrophication risks and protects downstream ecosystems, including fish habitats and wetland areas.
Frequently asked questions
The Sichuan wastewater treatment plant is located in Xingwen County, Yibin City, Sichuan Province, China.
The plant serves a population of approximately 30,400 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local rivers that are part of the Yangtze River basin, eventually reaching the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), which require secondary treatment for facilities serving populations between 10,000 and 100,000.
The plant helps protect the Yangtze River basin by reducing pollutant loads, supporting aquatic ecosystems, and preventing eutrophication in downstream waters.
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