Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves Xiangcheng District, Suzhou, China, with a designed capacity of 1. 00 (units unspecified) and a population equivalent of 69,000. It discharges into local water bodies within the Yangtze River Delta.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Xiangcheng District, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, specifically in the Yanghuang Lake Eco-Leisure Tourism Resort area. It serves a population equivalent of 69,000, placing it in the medium agglomeration category. The plant's designed capacity is 1. As a municipal facility in China, the plant operates under national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002) and local environmental regulations. For a plant of this scale, typical treatment includes secondary biological processes, and often tertiary treatment for nutrient removal, especially in ecologically sensitive areas like the Yangtze River Delta. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local rivers or canals that flow into Yangcheng Lake, part of the Taihu Lake basin, which ultimately drains into the Yangtze River and the East China Sea. This region is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important water resource for Suzhou.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Yangtze River Delta, a densely populated and economically vital region. Its receiving waters are part of the Taihu Lake basin, which flows into the Yangtze River and then the East China Sea. The area supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for fisheries and water supply. Nutrient pollution from wastewater is a key concern, as it can contribute to algal blooms in Taihu Lake and downstream coastal zones.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Xiangcheng District, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, within the Yanghuang Lake Eco-Leisure Tourism Resort area.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 69,000, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
Treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Taihu Lake basin, which ultimately flows into the Yangtze River and the East China Sea.
China enforces national discharge standards under GB 18918-2002, with local provinces often imposing stricter limits, especially in sensitive areas like the Yangtze River Delta.
For a medium-sized agglomeration in China, secondary biological treatment is standard, often with additional nutrient removal to meet local water quality targets.
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