Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves Wuzhong District, Suzhou, China, with a population of 390,000. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and operates under China's national wastewater regulations.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Wuzhong District, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 390,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards. The plant is situated in the Yangtze River Delta region, a densely populated and economically significant area. The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater. For plants serving populations over 100,000, enhanced treatment may be mandated to protect sensitive water bodies. The designed capacity of 1.00 suggests the plant is sized to handle the local wastewater load. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Yangtze River and then the East China Sea. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and public health in the Suzhou metropolitan area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local river network within the Yangtze River basin, which flows into the East China Sea. This watershed supports a high density of aquatic species and is a critical migratory route for fish. The region's rapid urbanization and industrial activity place significant pressure on water resources, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining ecological balance and preventing eutrophication in downstream coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Wuzhong District, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, in the Yangtze River Delta region.
The plant serves approximately 390,000 people, classifying it as a large-scale municipal wastewater facility.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Yangtze River and eventually the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which mandate secondary treatment for urban wastewater and may require advanced treatment for large agglomerations to protect sensitive water bodies.
For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is standard, with possible tertiary treatment if the receiving water body is sensitive. Chinese regulations require compliance with the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002).
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