Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves Wuzhong District, Suzhou, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 163,000. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Wuzhong District, Suzhou, within Jiangsu Province, China. It serves a population equivalent of 163,000, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category. The plant is situated in the Yangtze River Delta region, a densely populated and economically vital area. The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002). For plants serving over 100,000 people, Chinese regulations typically require advanced treatment with nutrient removal to meet Class 1-A standards, especially in environmentally sensitive areas like the Taihu Lake basin. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Yangtze River and the East China Sea. The plant plays a critical role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting downstream ecosystems and the health of the Yangtze River estuary.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the local water network within the Yangtze River Delta, flowing into the Yangtze River and eventually the East China Sea. This region is ecologically sensitive due to high population density and industrial activity, with the downstream estuary supporting diverse aquatic life and important fisheries. The plant's performance is crucial for maintaining water quality in the Taihu Lake watershed and the broader Yangtze basin.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Wuzhong District, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, in the Yangtze River Delta region.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 163,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese standards.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Yangtze River and eventually the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's GB 18918-2002 standard, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Plants of this scale typically require advanced treatment to meet Class 1-A standards.
For populations over 100,000, Chinese regulations often mandate biological treatment with nitrogen and phosphorus removal to meet stringent Class 1-A effluent standards.
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