Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves 368,000 people in Jiangning District, Nanjing, China. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards for urban treatment facilities.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Jiangning District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China. It serves a population of 368,000, classifying it as a large-scale municipal facility within the urban agglomeration of Nanjing. As a large agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which mandates secondary treatment with nutrient removal for plants serving over 100,000 people. Regulatory requirements ensure a high level of treatment to protect water quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Qinhuai River system, which flows into the Yangtze River and ultimately the East China Sea. The Yangtze River basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions of people downstream.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Qinhuai River, a tributary of the Yangtze River, which drains into the East China Sea. The Yangtze River basin is a critical freshwater ecosystem supporting numerous fish species and migratory birds. Downstream waters are used for drinking, agriculture, and industry, making effective treatment essential for public health and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Jiangning District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, near Lvdu Avenue in Moling Subdistrict.
The plant serves approximately 368,000 people, making it a large municipal facility.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the Qinhuai River, which flows into the Yangtze River and eventually reaches the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's GB 18918-2002 standard, which requires secondary treatment with nutrient removal for large urban plants.
For a plant of this scale, China's regulations mandate secondary biological treatment with phosphorus and nitrogen removal to meet Class I-A discharge limits.
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