Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves Kunshan, Jiangsu, China, with a population equivalent of 86,000. The facility has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and is located inland, discharging into local water bodies.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Kunshan, Jiangsu Province, China, serving a population of approximately 86,000. The facility is situated in the Yangtze River Delta region, an area with dense urban and industrial development. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the city of Kunshan. The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater. The designed capacity of 1.00 unit indicates the plant's scale, though the exact unit is unspecified. Chinese regulations for plants serving populations over 50,000 typically mandate advanced treatment to meet Class 1A standards for sensitive water bodies. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local river network, which ultimately flows into the Yangtze River and then the East China Sea. The receiving water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional water supply and agriculture. The plant's operation helps protect downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local river system within the Yangtze River basin, which drains into the East China Sea. The downstream environment includes ecologically sensitive areas such as wetlands and estuaries that support migratory birds and fish species. Effective treatment is crucial to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this densely populated and economically vital region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Bin Gang Road, Yushan Town, Kunshan, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 86,000 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local river network, which flows into the Yangtze River and eventually the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater. For plants serving over 50,000 people, advanced treatment to meet Class 1A standards is typically required for sensitive water bodies.
Plants of this scale in China generally employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal, to meet Class 1A discharge standards. Some facilities also incorporate tertiary treatment for reuse or discharge into sensitive environments.
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