Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves Xiangcheng District, Suzhou, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 120,000. The plant operates under China's national wastewater standards.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Xiangcheng District, Suzhou, within Jiangsu Province, China. It serves a population equivalent of 120,000, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category. The plant's designed capacity is 1. Under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), plants of this scale are typically required to achieve secondary treatment with nutrient removal, especially in sensitive water bodies. Regulatory compliance is expected for facilities serving this population size. The plant discharges into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Yangtze River Delta region, a densely populated and ecologically important area. The downstream environment includes Lake Taihu and the Yangtze River estuary, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water resources for agriculture and industry.
Environmental context
The plant's receiving water body is part of the Yangtze River Delta watershed, which flows into the East China Sea. This region is ecologically sensitive due to high nutrient loads from urban and agricultural runoff, contributing to eutrophication risks in Lake Taihu and coastal waters. The plant's discharge must comply with strict nutrient limits to protect downstream aquatic habitats and drinking water sources.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Xiangcheng District, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, near Yangcheng Lake town.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 120,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration.
The plant discharges into the local water system within the Yangtze River Delta, ultimately reaching 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 COD, BOD, nitrogen, and phosphorus.
Plants of this scale in China typically employ secondary treatment with biological nutrient removal to meet Class 1A or 1B standards, especially in sensitive watersheds like the Yangtze Delta.
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