Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves Suzhou, Jiangsu, China, with a population of 63,000. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 (units unspecified) and is located within 50 km of the coast.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in the Wujiang district of Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 63,000 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category. The plant is situated in the Taihu Lake region, a major freshwater lake and important water resource for eastern China. As a Chinese wastewater facility, it operates under national standards including the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002). For plants serving populations of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required, especially in sensitive areas like the Taihu Lake basin. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that drain into Taihu Lake, which is part of the Yangtze River Delta watershed. Taihu Lake is a critical ecological and drinking water source, and its protection is a priority under Chinese environmental regulations. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 50 km) means its discharge ultimately contributes to the East China Sea via the Yangtze River system.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Taihu Lake basin, a large shallow lake in the Yangtze River Delta. Taihu Lake drains into the Yangtze River via several outlets, eventually reaching the East China Sea. The lake is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a major water source for surrounding cities. Eutrophication from nutrient pollution has been a historical concern, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for the lake's health and downstream coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Xingziwan Village, Taihu New Town, Hengshan Street, Wujiang District, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 63,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Chinese wastewater standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into Taihu Lake, which ultimately flows into the Yangtze River and then the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets limits for pollutants like COD, BOD, and nutrients.
For a medium-sized plant in a sensitive area like Taihu Lake basin, secondary treatment with biological nutrient removal is typically required to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus loads.
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