Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves 90,000 people in Jiangning District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China. It discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Yangtze River basin.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Jiangning District, Nanjing, within Jiangsu Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 90,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal facility. The plant is situated in the rapidly urbanizing area of Lukou Subdistrict, near Nanjing Lukou International Airport. As a Chinese municipal wastewater treatment plant, it operates under national standards such as the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002). For a plant serving around 90,000 people, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet Class 1-A or 1-B effluent standards, depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. It is expected to comply with local environmental regulations. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local rivers or canals that eventually flow into the Yangtze River, one of China's major waterways. The Yangtze River basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for millions of people downstream. Proper treatment at this facility helps protect water quality in the region and contributes to the ecological health of the Yangtze estuary and the East China Sea.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local waterways within the Yangtze River basin, which drains into the East China Sea. The Yangtze River is a critical ecological corridor supporting numerous fish species, including the endangered Chinese sturgeon, and provides drinking water for major cities like Shanghai. The plant's location in a densely populated industrial region underscores the importance of effective wastewater treatment to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Lukou Subdistrict, Jiangning District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, near the Nanjing Lukou International Airport.
The plant serves approximately 90,000 people in the Jiangning District area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Yangtze River basin, eventually reaching the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national discharge standard GB 18918-2002, which sets limits for pollutants like COD, BOD, and nutrients. For a plant serving 90,000 people, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required.
The plant helps protect the Yangtze River basin from pollution, supporting aquatic biodiversity and safeguarding water quality for downstream communities and the East China Sea ecosystem.
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