Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves Huqiu District, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, with a population equivalent of 300,000. The facility has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Huqiu District, Suzhou, within Jiangsu Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 300,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management frameworks. The plant is situated in the eastern part of the country, near the Yangtze River Delta, a densely populated and economically vital region. The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002). For a facility of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required, especially given the environmental sensitivity of downstream water bodies. The designed capacity is reported as 1.00, though the unit is unspecified. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Yangtze River and then the East China Sea. The plant plays a critical role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting aquatic ecosystems, and reducing pollution loads in a highly urbanized and industrial area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local water network that flows into the Yangtze River, one of China's major rivers, which empties into the East China Sea. The downstream environment includes ecologically sensitive areas such as wetlands and estuaries that support diverse aquatic life and migratory bird populations. Nutrient pollution from untreated wastewater could lead to eutrophication in coastal waters, making advanced treatment essential.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Huqiu District, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, within the densely populated Yangtze River Delta region.
The plant serves approximately 300,000 people, classifying it as a large municipal wastewater treatment facility.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Yangtze River, eventually reaching the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants from municipal wastewater treatment plants.
For large agglomerations in China, secondary treatment with biological nutrient removal is standard to meet discharge standards and protect sensitive downstream environments.
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