Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves Kunshan, Jiangsu, China, with a population of 113,000. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 (units unspecified) and operates under China's national wastewater standards.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Kunshan, Jiangsu Province, China, serving a population of approximately 113,000. The facility is situated in the Yangtze River Delta region, a densely populated and industrialized area. The plant's designed capacity is 1. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment requirements, with potential for advanced treatment if discharging into sensitive water bodies. The treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that eventually flow into the Yangtze River or its tributaries, contributing to the broader Yangtze River Basin. This region supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is critical for water supply, agriculture, and industry downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Yangtze River Delta watershed, a highly productive estuarine ecosystem that supports fisheries and migratory birds. The receiving waters ultimately drain into the East China Sea, a marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean. The area is ecologically sensitive due to high nutrient loads from urban and agricultural runoff, which can lead to eutrophication and algal blooms in coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Kunshan, Jiangsu Province, China, in the Yangtze River Delta region.
The plant serves approximately 113,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Yangtze River system, eventually reaching the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, enforced by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, which mandate secondary treatment for plants of this scale.
Plants of this size in China are typically required to provide secondary biological treatment, with possible tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive water bodies.
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