Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves 120,000 people in Taicang, Jiangsu, China. It operates under China's national wastewater standards, discharging treated effluent into local waterways.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Taicang, a city in Jiangsu Province, China. It serves a population of 120,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management frameworks. The plant is situated in the Yangtze River Delta region, an area with dense urban and industrial activity. The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent quality requirements based on the receiving water body's sensitivity. For plants serving over 100,000 people, advanced treatment (Class 1A or 1B) is typically required to protect downstream water resources. The plant's treated effluent discharges into the local river network, which ultimately flows into the Yangtze River and then the East China Sea. The Yangtze River Delta is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture, industry, and drinking water for millions. Proper treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads entering this vital watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Yangtze River basin, which flows through eastern China into the East China Sea. The Yangtze River Delta is a densely populated and ecologically sensitive region, supporting fisheries, wetlands, and migratory bird habitats. Nutrient pollution from urban and agricultural runoff poses a risk to water quality, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining the health of downstream aquatic ecosystems and coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Taicang, Jiangsu Province, China, in the Yangtze River Delta region.
The plant serves approximately 120,000 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large municipal facility.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Yangtze River and eventually the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's GB 18918-2002 standard, which sets discharge limits for pollutants based on the sensitivity of the receiving water body.
For agglomerations over 100,000 people, Chinese regulations typically require advanced treatment (Class 1A or 1B) to protect water quality in sensitive areas.
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