Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves Zhonglou District, Changzhou, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 33,000. It operates under China's national wastewater regulations.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Zhonglou District, Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China. It serves a population equivalent of 33,000 and has a designed capacity of 1.00, indicating it is a medium-scale facility supporting the local urban area. As a Chinese municipal wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for various pollutants. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet Class 1-A or 1-B standards, depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local waterway within the Yangtze River basin, which ultimately flows into the East China Sea. The surrounding region is densely populated and industrialized, making proper wastewater treatment critical for protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and water quality.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Yangtze River Delta, a region with extensive river networks. Its treated effluent likely enters a tributary of the Yangtze River, which flows into the East China Sea. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is important for fisheries, so effective nutrient removal is essential to prevent eutrophication and algal blooms downstream.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Zhonglou District, Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China, at the address: 常州邹区水务工程有限公司, 棕榈路, 邹区社区, 邹区镇, 钟楼区, 常州市, 江苏省, 213000.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 33,000 people, classifying it as a medium-scale agglomeration under Chinese wastewater standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway within the Yangtze River basin, ultimately reaching the East China Sea. The plant must meet national discharge standards to protect downstream water quality.
The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for COD, BOD, ammonia, and phosphorus. Plants of this scale typically require secondary treatment with nutrient removal.
For a medium-scale plant in China, secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal is standard, often using processes like activated sludge or A2O. Effluent must meet Class 1-A or 1-B standards, especially if discharging into sensitive water bodies.
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