Overview
Yunnan wastewater treatment plant serves Zhanyi District, Qujing City, Yunnan Province, China. It treats wastewater for approximately 49,200 residents in this inland urban area.
Yunnan wastewater treatment plant is located in Zhanyi District, Qujing City, Yunnan Province, China. The facility serves a population of about 49,200 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Chinese wastewater management standards. As an inland plant, it plays a key role in protecting local water resources. Under China's national wastewater discharge standards, plants of this scale are typically required to meet Class 1A or 1B effluent limits, which include biological treatment and nutrient removal. The plant operates within the regulatory framework of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, which sets discharge permits and monitoring requirements for municipal wastewater facilities. The treated effluent from this plant is discharged into local waterways that eventually flow into the Pearl River system, which drains into the South China Sea. The surrounding watershed supports agricultural irrigation and freshwater ecosystems, making proper treatment essential for maintaining water quality and preventing eutrophication in downstream rivers and reservoirs.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local tributaries of the Pearl River basin, which flows through southern China before reaching the South China Sea. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and domestic use. Proper treatment is critical to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream freshwater ecosystems in this densely populated region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on S207 in Zhanyi District, Qujing City, Yunnan Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 49,200 residents in the Zhanyi District area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Pearl River basin, eventually reaching the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, regulated by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, which sets effluent limits and monitoring requirements for municipal facilities.
Plants of this scale in China are typically required to meet Class 1A or 1B discharge standards, which include secondary biological treatment and often nutrient removal to protect receiving water bodies.
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