Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves 18,000 people in Taicang, Jiangsu Province, China. Located within 50 km of the coast, it discharges into the Yangtze River Delta watershed.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Fushou Town, Taicang City, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. It serves a population of 18,000, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in 10,000 m³/day), indicating a facility sized for its service population. China's wastewater treatment standards are governed by the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for pollutants such as COD, BOD, ammonia nitrogen, and phosphorus. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typical, especially in sensitive watersheds like the Yangtze River basin. Regulatory compliance would require at least secondary treatment. The plant is situated within 50 km of the coast, and its treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that flow into the Yangtze River estuary and eventually the East China Sea. This region is ecologically important, supporting fisheries and migratory bird habitats. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the densely populated Yangtze River Delta.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Yangtze River Delta, one of China's most economically developed and densely populated regions. Treated effluent likely enters the Yangtze River system, which flows into the East China Sea. The downstream environment includes critical estuarine habitats that support diverse aquatic life, including fish spawning grounds and migratory bird stopovers. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication in coastal waters, making effective treatment essential for ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Fushou Town, Taicang City, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, in the Yangtze River Delta region.
The plant serves a population of 18,000, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration.
The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 (likely in 10,000 m³/day), indicating a facility sized for its service population.
The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which mandates secondary treatment with nutrient removal for plants in sensitive watersheds like the Yangtze River basin.
The plant protects water quality in the Yangtze River Delta, which drains into the East China Sea. Effective treatment helps prevent eutrophication and supports downstream aquatic ecosystems and fisheries.
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