Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves Chongchuan District, Nantong, Jiangsu, China, with a population equivalent of 260,000. The facility has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and is located within 50 km of the coast.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is situated in Chongchuan District, Nantong, in Jiangsu Province, China. It serves a population equivalent of 260,000, placing it in the large agglomeration category under Chinese wastewater regulations. The plant's designed capacity is 1. As a large-scale facility, the plant is expected to meet China's discharge standards under the national Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law, which mandates secondary or advanced treatment for urban wastewater. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 50 km) suggests that its effluent may eventually reach marine waters, requiring compliance with stricter discharge limits for sensitive areas. The treated wastewater likely discharges into local waterways that flow into the Yangtze River estuary or directly into the East China Sea. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological zone for fisheries and migratory species. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and coastal ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's effluent likely enters the local river network, which drains into the Yangtze River and ultimately the East China Sea. This coastal region supports important fisheries and migratory bird habitats. The proximity to the sea means that nutrient and pollutant loads from the plant could affect marine water quality and nearshore ecosystems, making effective treatment critical for environmental protection.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Chongchuan District, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, China, specifically in the Nantong Economic and Technological Development Zone.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 260,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
The treated wastewater is likely discharged into local waterways that flow into the Yangtze River estuary and eventually the East China Sea, given the plant's proximity to the coast.
The plant operates under China's Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law, which sets discharge standards for urban wastewater. Large agglomerations like this one typically require secondary or advanced treatment to meet national standards.
For a plant of this scale in China, secondary biological treatment is standard, with advanced treatment (e. g. , nutrient removal) often required for discharge into sensitive water bodies or coastal areas.
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