Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves 10,000 people in Xiangcheng District, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. It operates under China's national wastewater standards for urban agglomerations.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Fangnian Village, Huangdai Town, within the Xiangcheng High-tech Industrial Development Zone of Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. It serves a population of approximately 10,000 residents, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management frameworks. The plant is situated in an industrial and urbanizing area, reflecting the region's rapid development. The plant is expected to comply with China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002). For agglomerations of this scale, secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal is typically required, especially in sensitive watersheds like the Yangtze River Delta. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in 10,000 m³/day), indicating a facility sized for the local population. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Yangtze River Delta and the East China Sea. This region is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical migratory corridor for fish and birds. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this densely populated and industrialized area.
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 estuary and coastal ecosystem, supporting fisheries, wetlands, and migratory bird populations. Nutrient loading from urban and industrial sources poses a risk of eutrophication, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Fangnian Village, Huangdai Town, Xiangcheng High-tech Industrial Development Zone, Xiangcheng District, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 10,000 residents, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Yangtze River Basin and ultimately the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which sets limits for pollutants like COD, BOD, and nutrients.
For agglomerations of this scale, secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal is typically required, especially in environmentally sensitive areas like the Yangtze River Delta.
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