Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves Rugao, Jiangsu, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population served of 360,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Rugao, Jiangsu Province, China, serving a population of 360,000. The plant is situated in the urban area of Rugao, a city in Nantong prefecture, and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the region. The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which mandate secondary treatment for urban wastewater plants serving populations over 100,000. The designed capacity of 1. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that flow into the Yangtze River Delta, a major ecological and economic region. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for fisheries and agriculture, making effective wastewater treatment critical for water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Yangtze River Delta, one of China's most densely populated and industrialized regions. Treated wastewater likely enters local rivers that drain into the Yangtze River and eventually the East China Sea. The delta supports extensive wetlands and is a critical habitat for migratory birds and aquatic species. Effective treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Rugao, Jiangsu Province, China, specifically in the Chengxi community of Rucheng Street, near Rutai Line.
The plant serves approximately 360,000 people in the Rugao urban area.
The plant has a designed capacity of 1. This typically refers to a volume in cubic meters per day or similar.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary treatment for urban plants serving over 100,000 people. Compliance is monitored by local environmental authorities.
The plant is in the Yangtze River Delta, a region with dense population and industry. Its treated effluent affects local rivers that flow into the Yangtze and East China Sea, impacting water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
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