Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves Qidong City, Jiangsu Province, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 58,000. It is located within 50 km of the coast, discharging into the local watershed.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Qidong City, Jiangsu Province, China, serving a population equivalent of 58,000. The plant is situated in the coastal region of eastern China, near the Yangtze River Delta, and operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards. With a designed capacity of 1.00, the plant treats municipal wastewater from the urban area. China's wastewater treatment regulations require secondary treatment for urban plants, with stricter standards for sensitive water bodies. It is expected to meet national discharge limits. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the East China Sea. The receiving environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional fisheries and coastal ecosystems. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and marine habitats.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local rivers and streams that drain into the East China Sea, a marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean. The coastal waters near Qidong support important fisheries and migratory bird populations. The Yangtze River Delta region is ecologically sensitive due to high urban and industrial density, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and aquatic biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Qidong City, Jiangsu Province, China, near the coast of the East China Sea.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 58,000 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that drain into the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which mandate secondary treatment for urban plants and require compliance with pollutant limits to protect water quality.
For a plant serving 58,000 people, secondary treatment is standard, often including biological processes like activated sludge, with possible nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive waters.
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