Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves Chongchuan District, Nantong, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population served of 60,000. It is located within 50 km of the coast.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Chongchuan District, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 60,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00, indicating its scale within the local infrastructure. As a facility in China, the plant operates under the national wastewater discharge standards, which are governed by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with potential for advanced treatment in sensitive areas. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 50 km) may subject it to additional regulations regarding nutrient removal to protect marine environments. The plant discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain into the East China Sea. The region's dense population and industrial activity place pressure on water quality, making effective treatment crucial for downstream ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Yangtze River Delta watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and is an important economic zone.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent likely enters the local river network, which flows into the Yangtze River and then the East China Sea. This coastal region supports important fisheries and migratory bird habitats. The proximity to the coast means that nutrient pollution could contribute to eutrophication in the sea, making advanced treatment beneficial for ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Chongchuan District, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, China, near the coast.
The plant serves approximately 60,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Yangtze River and eventually the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary treatment for facilities of this size, with potential additional requirements for coastal protection.
For medium-sized agglomerations in China, secondary treatment is standard, often with nutrient removal in sensitive coastal areas to prevent eutrophication.
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