Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves Qixia District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, with a population of 50,000. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Qixia District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 50,000 people, placing it in the medium-scale category for municipal wastewater treatment in China. Under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), plants of this scale are typically required to meet Class 1-A or Class 1-B effluent limits, which include secondary biological treatment and nutrient removal. It operates within the regulatory framework of China's Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Yangtze River basin. The Yangtze River is a major ecological corridor supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water resources for millions of people downstream. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect water quality in the Yangtze estuary and the East China Sea.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Yangtze River Delta, one of China's most densely populated and industrialized regions. Treated effluent from the plant flows into local waterways that feed into the Yangtze River, which discharges into the East China Sea. The Yangtze estuary supports critical fisheries and migratory bird habitats, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining downstream water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Qixia District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, at Hengda Road, Yanziji Subdistrict.
The plant serves approximately 50,000 people, classifying it as a medium-scale municipal treatment facility.
Treated wastewater 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 wastewater discharge standard GB 18918-2002, which sets effluent limits for pollutants like COD, ammonia, and phosphorus.
Plants of this scale in China typically employ secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal to meet Class 1-A or 1-B discharge standards.
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