Overview
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves Suzhou, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population served of 150,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, serving a population of 150,000. The facility is situated in the Wujiang Economic Development Zone, an area of significant industrial and urban activity. With a designed capacity of 1.00, the plant is a key component of the region's water infrastructure. China's wastewater treatment regulations, including the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), set effluent quality requirements. For a plant serving a population of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically expected, especially in sensitive water bodies. The plant's operational details are aligned with national standards to protect public health and the environment. The treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into local waterways that eventually flow into the Yangtze River Delta, a densely populated and ecologically important region. The Yangtze River estuary supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical migratory corridor for fish species. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in downstream lakes and coastal areas.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge likely enters the local river network within the Yangtze River Basin, ultimately reaching the East China Sea. The Yangtze River Delta is a highly productive ecosystem supporting fisheries and migratory birds. Nutrient loading from urban and industrial sources poses a risk of eutrophication in downstream lakes and coastal zones, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Liuxu Village, Wujiang Economic Development Zone, Jiangling Street, Wujiang District, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China.
The plant serves a population of 150,000 people in the Suzhou area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Yangtze River Basin, eventually reaching the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, specifically GB 18918-2002, which sets limits for pollutants to protect water quality.
For a plant of this scale in China, secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal is standard, often including activated sludge processes to meet national effluent standards.
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