Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves Liyang, Jiangsu, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population served of 100,000. It operates under China's national wastewater regulations.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Liyang, Jiangsu Province, China, serving a population of approximately 100,000. The facility is situated in the urban area of Liyang, within the Changzhou prefecture, and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the region. With a designed capacity of 1.00, the plant is expected to meet the treatment needs of its service area. Under China's national wastewater standards, plants serving populations of this scale are typically required to achieve secondary treatment or higher, depending on the sensitivity of the receiving environment. It is subject to China's Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Yangtze River basin, which flows into the East China Sea. The plant's operations contribute to protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining water quality in the region's densely populated and industrialized areas.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Yangtze River basin, one of China's most important river systems. The Yangtze flows into the East China Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions of people. The region's intensive agriculture and industrial activity make effective wastewater treatment critical for preventing eutrophication and protecting downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Liyang, Jiangsu Province, China, within the Changzhou prefecture. Its address is near Beidajie, Dongmen, Licheng Subdistrict.
The plant serves approximately 100,000 people in the Liyang urban area.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Yangtze River basin, eventually reaching the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law, which sets discharge standards and treatment requirements for municipal wastewater facilities.
Plants of this scale in China are generally required to achieve at least secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment often mandated in environmentally sensitive areas.
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