Overview
Yunnan wastewater treatment plant serves Kunming, Yunnan, China, with a population of 46,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards, contributing to local water quality management.
The Yunnan wastewater treatment plant is located in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China, serving a population of approximately 46,000. Situated in the Xundian Hui and Yi Autonomous County, the plant is part of the municipal infrastructure for the region. As a facility serving a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which sets requirements for effluent quality. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment to reduce organic matter and nutrients. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that eventually flow into the Yangtze River basin, a critical water resource for central and eastern China. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local waterways that drain into the Jinsha River, a major tributary of the upper Yangtze River. The Yangtze basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for millions of people. Protecting water quality in this region is essential for maintaining ecological balance and preventing eutrophication in downstream lakes and reservoirs.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Xundian Hui and Yi Autonomous County, Kunming, Yunnan Province, China, along road S209.
The plant serves approximately 46,000 people in the Kunming area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that eventually flow into the Jinsha River, a tributary of the Yangtze River.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, specifically GB 18918-2002, which sets limits on pollutants for municipal treatment plants.
For a medium-sized agglomeration of this scale, secondary biological treatment is typical, often including activated sludge processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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