Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves Zhangjiagang City in Jiangsu Province, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population served of 42,000. The plant discharges into local water bodies, supporting the region's water quality management
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Fenghuang Town, Zhangjiagang City, within Suzhou prefecture, Jiangsu Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 42,000, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards. As a municipal facility in China, the plant operates under the national Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law, which mandates secondary treatment for urban wastewater. For plants serving populations between 10,000 and 100,000, standard treatment typically includes biological processes to reduce organic pollutants and nutrients before discharge. The plant's location in a rapidly developing industrial region of Jiangsu likely subjects it to stringent local environmental regulations. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local river network, which ultimately drains into the Yangtze River basin. The Yangtze River is China's largest waterway and a critical ecological corridor, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions of people. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in this densely populated and economically vital region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local river system, which flows into the Yangtze River, one of the world's major rivers. The Yangtze basin supports a rich diversity of fish and other aquatic species, including several endemic and migratory species. The plant's operations help reduce nutrient and pollutant loads entering the river, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream lakes and the East China Sea.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Fenghuang Town, Zhangjiagang City, Suzhou prefecture, Jiangsu Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 42,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local river network, which ultimately flows into the Yangtze River basin and then to the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law, which requires secondary treatment for urban wastewater. Local environmental protection bureaus enforce discharge standards.
For medium-sized agglomerations, typical treatment includes secondary biological processes such as activated sludge or sequencing batch reactors, often with nutrient removal to meet national discharge standards.
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