Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves Wuzhong District, Suzhou, China, with a designed capacity of 1. 00 unit. It serves a population of 68,000 and is located within 50 km of the coast.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Wuzhong District, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. It serves a population of 68,000 and has a designed capacity of 1. 00 unit, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for this part of the Yangtze River Delta region. As a plant in China, it operates under national wastewater discharge standards, which typically require secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment process and operational details are aligned with China's Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law, which mandates compliance with effluent standards for receiving water bodies. The plant's discharge ultimately enters the local water system, which drains into the Yangtze River and then the East China Sea. This coastal proximity underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and marine water quality.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Yangtze River Delta, a densely populated and economically vital region. Its treated effluent flows into local waterways that feed into the Yangtze River, which discharges into the East China Sea. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is subject to eutrophication risks from nutrient loading, making advanced treatment important for ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Wuzhong District, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, near the town of Guangfu.
The plant serves a population of approximately 68,000 people in the Wuzhong District area.
The plant has a designed capacity of 1. 00 unit, which supports its role in treating municipal wastewater for the local community.
The plant operates under China's Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law, which sets discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants. Plants serving populations over 50,000 typically require secondary treatment to meet effluent quality standards.
The plant protects local waterways that drain into the Yangtze River and East China Sea. Effective treatment helps reduce nutrient pollution and supports the ecological health of coastal marine environments.
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