Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and a population served of 347,000. It operates under China's national wastewater regulations.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Zhangjiagang, a city in Jiangsu Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 347,000 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards. The plant is situated in the Yangtze River Delta region, an area with high industrial and urban development. The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater. The designed capacity is recorded as 1.00, indicating the plant's scale. Given the population served, the facility likely incorporates biological treatment processes to meet effluent quality standards. The plant discharges into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Yangtze River and then the East China Sea. The Yangtze River basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water resources for millions. The plant's operations are crucial for protecting downstream water quality in this densely populated and industrialized region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local water network, which flows into the Yangtze River, one of China's major waterways. The Yangtze River basin supports a rich ecosystem, including numerous fish species and migratory birds. Downstream, the river discharges into the East China Sea, a vital marine environment. The plant's performance directly affects water quality in this ecologically sensitive region, which faces pressures from urbanization and agriculture.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu Province, China, in the Yangtze River Delta region.
The plant serves approximately 347,000 people, classifying it as a large urban wastewater treatment facility.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately flows into the Yangtze River and then the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which mandate secondary treatment for urban wastewater to protect water quality.
For large agglomerations like this, Chinese regulations typically require secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal, to meet discharge standards.
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