Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves Jingjiang City, Jiangsu Province, China, with a population of 250,000. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit and is located within 50 km of the coast.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in the Jiangyin Jingjiang Industrial Park, Jingjiang City, Taizhou, Jiangsu Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 250,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 volume unit, and it operates within the densely populated and industrialized Yangtze River Delta region. As a large-scale municipal facility in China, the plant is subject to national discharge standards under the Environmental Protection Law and the Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law. Chinese regulations require secondary treatment for urban wastewater, with more stringent standards for plants discharging into sensitive water bodies. The plant's proximity to the coast suggests potential compliance with marine discharge regulations. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that flow into the Yangtze River, which ultimately reaches the East China Sea. The Yangtze River Delta is a critical ecological and economic zone, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water resources for millions. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and marine ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Yangtze River Delta, one of China's most economically vital and ecologically sensitive regions. Treated wastewater likely enters local tributaries of the Yangtze River, which flows into the East China Sea. The downstream environment supports important fisheries and migratory bird habitats, making effective treatment essential for maintaining water quality and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in the Jiangyin Jingjiang Industrial Park, Jingjiang City, Taizhou, Jiangsu Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 250,000 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards.
The treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that flow into the Yangtze River, which ultimately reaches the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's Environmental Protection Law and Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law, which mandate secondary treatment for urban wastewater and stricter standards for discharges into sensitive areas.
For large agglomerations in China, secondary treatment is standard, with advanced treatment required for plants discharging into sensitive water bodies or coastal zones to meet national discharge standards.
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