Overview
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves 310,000 people in Nanjing's Jiangning District, China. It operates under national standards for municipal wastewater treatment in the Yangtze River Delta region.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in the Jiangning District of Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, serving an estimated population of 310,000. As part of the densely populated Yangtze River Delta, the plant plays a key role in managing urban wastewater from this rapidly developing area. China's wastewater treatment standards are governed by the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits based on the receiving water's sensitivity. For plants serving over 100,000 people, advanced treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to protect downstream water bodies from eutrophication. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that flow into the Yangtze River, eventually reaching the East China Sea. The Yangtze River Delta is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry. Proper treatment is critical to minimize pollution impacts on this vital watershed.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local rivers and canals within the Qinhuai River system, a tributary of the lower Yangtze River. The Yangtze River then flows into the East China Sea, a productive marine ecosystem. The region supports important fisheries and migratory bird habitats, making nutrient and pollutant control essential for maintaining water quality and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Jiangning District of Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, along Qinhuai Road in Moling Subdistrict.
The plant serves approximately 310,000 people in the Jiangning District of Nanjing.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Qinhuai River system, which flows into the Yangtze River and eventually reaches the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits based on the sensitivity of the receiving water body.
For agglomerations over 100,000 people, Chinese standards typically require secondary treatment with nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) to protect water bodies from eutrophication.
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