Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves Suzhou, Jiangsu, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population served of 295,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, serving a population of approximately 295,000. The facility is situated in the Wujiang Economic and Technological Development Zone, supporting the region's urban and industrial wastewater management needs. The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater. Given the population served, the facility is classified as a large agglomeration, necessitating robust treatment infrastructure to meet environmental compliance. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that eventually drain into the Yangtze River basin, a critical water system supporting diverse aquatic life and downstream ecosystems. Its operation is vital for protecting the Taihu Lake watershed, which faces eutrophication challenges from nutrient loading.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the local river network within the Yangtze River basin, ultimately reaching the East China Sea. This watershed supports important fisheries and migratory bird habitats. The region's high population density and industrial activity necessitate stringent nutrient removal to prevent algal blooms in downstream water bodies like Taihu Lake.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, specifically in the Wujiang Economic and Technological Development Zone.
The plant serves approximately 295,000 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
The plant has a designed capacity of 1. It likely refers to cubic meters per day or similar.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which mandate secondary treatment for urban wastewater. Large agglomerations like this are subject to stricter effluent limits to protect sensitive water bodies.
The plant discharges into local rivers that drain into the Yangtze River basin, ultimately reaching the East China Sea. It helps protect the Taihu Lake watershed from nutrient pollution.
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