Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves 22,000 people in Huqiu District, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. The facility has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and discharges into local waterways within the Yangtze River basin.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Huqiu District, Suzhou, within Jiangsu Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 22,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards. The facility is situated in an urban area near the Yangtze River Delta, a region with dense population and industrial activity. As a plant in China, it operates under national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002) which mandate secondary treatment for urban wastewater. For plants serving populations between 10,000 and 100,000, typical treatment includes biological processes such as activated sludge. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local rivers that ultimately flow into the Yangtze River, one of the world's major waterways. The Yangtze River basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for millions of people. Proper treatment is critical to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream environments, including the East China Sea.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local water network within the Yangtze River basin, which drains into the East China Sea. The Yangtze River Delta is an ecologically sensitive region with extensive wetlands and important fisheries. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication in coastal waters, making effective treatment essential for maintaining water quality and supporting biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Huqiu District, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, near the Yangtze River Delta.
The plant serves approximately 22,000 people, making it a medium-sized municipal facility.
Treated effluent is discharged into local rivers that flow into the Yangtze River, ultimately reaching the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national discharge standard GB 18918-2002, which requires secondary treatment for urban wastewater. Local environmental protection bureaus enforce permits and monitoring.
For medium-sized agglomerations, typical treatment includes biological processes like activated sludge or sequencing batch reactors, often with nutrient removal to meet Class 1A or 1B standards.
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