Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves Jintan District, Changzhou, China, with a population of 100,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards for urban agglomerations.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Jintan District, Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 100,000 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large urban agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management frameworks. The plant is situated in the eastern part of China, a region with dense population and industrial activity. The plant is expected to comply with China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002). For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required, especially in sensitive water areas. The population served suggests a capacity in the range of tens of thousands of cubic meters per day. The treated effluent is likely discharged into local waterways that eventually drain into the Yangtze River Delta or nearby lakes. The region is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water resources for agriculture and industry. Proper treatment is crucial to protect downstream water quality and the broader Yangtze River ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Yangtze River Delta, one of China's most economically developed and water-sensitive regions. Treated wastewater likely discharges into local rivers or canals that flow into Lake Taihu or directly into the Yangtze River. The downstream environment supports fisheries, irrigation, and urban water supply, making nutrient and pollutant control essential to prevent eutrophication and protect aquatic biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Jintan District, Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, along Liangchang Road in the Jiangsu Jintan Economic Development Zone.
The plant serves approximately 100,000 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large urban agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards.
Treated effluent is likely discharged into local waterways that drain into the Yangtze River Delta or Lake Taihu, depending on the specific receiving water body.
The plant operates under China's GB 18918-2002 discharge standard, which mandates secondary treatment and nutrient removal for plants serving populations over 100,000 in sensitive areas.
For agglomerations of this scale, secondary biological treatment with nitrogen and phosphorus removal is standard, often meeting Class 1-A or 1-B discharge limits under GB 18918-2002.
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