Overview
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves Chongchuan District, Nantong, Jiangsu, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 220,000. It is located within 50 km of the coast, discharging into the Yangtze River basin.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Chongchuan District, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, China. It serves a population equivalent of 220,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00, indicating its scale of operation. As a large-scale municipal facility, the plant is expected to meet national discharge standards under China's Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law. Chinese regulations require secondary treatment as a minimum for urban wastewater, with tertiary treatment increasingly mandated in sensitive areas. The plant is situated within 50 km of the coast, and its treated effluent likely discharges into the Yangtze River or its tributaries, which flow into the East China Sea. The Yangtze River basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions of people. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in this densely populated and industrialized region.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Yangtze River basin, one of China's most important water systems. Treated wastewater likely enters the Yangtze River, which flows eastward into the East China Sea. The downstream environment includes the Yangtze River estuary, a critical habitat for migratory fish and aquatic species. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall nutrient load in the basin, making effective treatment essential for maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Chongchuan District, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, China, near the Yangtze River.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 220,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into the Yangtze River or its tributaries, which flow into the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law, which sets discharge standards for urban wastewater treatment plants.
Chinese regulations require secondary treatment as a minimum for large agglomerations, with tertiary treatment often required in sensitive areas near the coast or major rivers.
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