Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves 18,000 people in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit, operating under China's national wastewater standards.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, serving a population of approximately 18,000. The facility is situated in the Wujiang district, near the G318 highway, and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for this part of the Yangtze River Delta region. With a designed capacity of 1.00 unit, the plant is sized for a medium-sized agglomeration. Under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), plants of this scale are typically required to meet Class 1-A or 1-B standards, which include biological treatment and nutrient removal. It is expected to comply with local environmental regulations. The treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain into Lake Tai (Taihu), a large freshwater lake in the Yangtze Delta. Lake Tai is ecologically sensitive and supports diverse aquatic life, as well as providing water supply and irrigation for the region. The plant's operations contribute to protecting this important water body from pollution.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Yangtze River Delta, a densely populated and economically vital region. Treated wastewater likely flows into tributaries of Lake Tai (Taihu), the third largest freshwater lake in China. Lake Tai is a critical water resource for drinking, agriculture, and industry, but has faced eutrophication challenges due to nutrient loading. The plant's discharge must meet strict standards to help preserve the lake's ecological health and support biodiversity, including fish and migratory bird populations.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, specifically in the Wujiang district near the G318 highway.
The plant serves approximately 18,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration.
Treated effluent is likely discharged into local waterways that drain into Lake Tai (Taihu), a major freshwater lake in the Yangtze River Delta.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), which require biological treatment and nutrient removal for plants of this scale.
Plants of this size in China typically employ secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal to meet Class 1-A or 1-B discharge standards, protecting sensitive water bodies like Lake Tai.
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