Overview
The Yunnan wastewater treatment plant serves Kunming, China, treating wastewater for approximately 60,000 people. It operates under China's national wastewater regulations.
The Yunnan wastewater treatment plant is located in Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province in southwestern China. The facility serves a population of approximately 60,000 people, placing it in the medium-scale category for municipal wastewater treatment in the region. Under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), plants of this scale are typically required to achieve at least secondary treatment to protect receiving water bodies. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with effluent quality standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Yangtze River basin, one of China's most significant watersheds. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for agricultural and industrial use, making effective treatment crucial for regional water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into tributaries of the Yangtze River, which ultimately reaches the East China Sea. The local watershed in Yunnan Province is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for downstream communities. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in this important river basin.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province, China. Its address is near the G56 and G60 expressways in Songyang Subdistrict, Songming County, Kunming.
The plant serves approximately 60,000 people, classifying it as a medium-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Yangtze River basin, which ultimately flows to the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), which set effluent quality limits for pollutants to protect receiving waters.
For medium-scale plants in China, secondary treatment is typically required to meet national discharge standards, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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