Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves Kunshan, Jiangsu, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00 unit. It treats wastewater for approximately 12,000 people, supporting local water quality in the Yangtze River Delta region.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Kunshan, a city in Jiangsu Province, China, within the densely populated Yangtze River Delta. The plant serves a population of about 12,000, contributing to the region's wastewater management infrastructure. Its designed capacity is 1.00 unit, indicating a small-scale facility typical of suburban or peri-urban areas. As a Chinese wastewater treatment facility, the plant operates under national standards such as the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002). For a plant serving approximately 12,000 people, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet Class 1A or 1B effluent standards, depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. It is expected to comply with local environmental regulations. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Yangtze River and then the East China Sea. The Yangtze River Delta is a critical ecological and economic zone, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture, industry, and drinking. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect downstream water quality and the health of the Yangtze estuary ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the local river network within the Yangtze River Basin, eventually reaching the East China Sea. The Yangtze River Delta is a highly productive estuarine environment that supports fisheries, migratory birds, and diverse aquatic species. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication in coastal waters, so effective treatment is essential for maintaining ecological balance in this sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Kunshan, Jiangsu Province, China, in the Yangtze River Delta region.
The plant serves approximately 12,000 people, typical of a small to medium-sized agglomeration.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the Yangtze River and eventually the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national discharge standard GB 18918-2002, which sets limits for pollutants like COD, BOD, nitrogen, and phosphorus.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typical to meet Class 1A or 1B standards, especially if discharging into sensitive waters.
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