Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves Suzhou, Jiangsu, China, with a population equivalent of 160,000. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 (units unspecified) and operates under China's national wastewater standards.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Shuangyang Village, Zhenze Town, Wujiang District, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. It serves a population equivalent of 160,000, placing it in the large agglomeration category under Chinese regulations. The plant's designed capacity is 1. Typical Chinese plants measure capacity in cubic meters per day. As a large-scale facility, the plant is expected to meet China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum, with tertiary treatment required in sensitive areas. Regulatory compliance for this population size typically involves biological treatment processes such as activated sludge or A2O. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Yangtze River Delta region, a densely populated and ecologically significant area. The receiving water body supports aquatic life and is part of the broader Taihu Lake basin, which faces eutrophication challenges. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and regional ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local rivers within the Taihu Lake basin, which drains into the Yangtze River and eventually the East China Sea. The Taihu Lake region is ecologically sensitive due to historical algal blooms driven by nutrient pollution. The plant's operations contribute to reducing nitrogen and phosphorus loads, supporting the recovery of aquatic ecosystems and maintaining water quality for downstream communities.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Shuangyang Village, Zhenze Town, Wujiang District, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 160,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Taihu Lake basin, which flows into the Yangtze River and eventually the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
For large agglomerations in China, typical treatment includes biological processes like activated sludge or anaerobic-anoxic-oxic (A2O) systems, often with nutrient removal to meet stringent discharge standards.
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