Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves Jiangyin City, Jiangsu Province, China, with a population equivalent of 220,000. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and is located within 50 km of the coast.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Jiangyin City, within the Jiangsu Province of eastern China. It serves a population equivalent of 220,000, placing it in the large agglomeration category under Chinese wastewater regulations. The plant is situated in the Yangtze River Delta region, a densely populated and industrialized area. As a large-scale facility, the plant is expected to meet national discharge standards under China's Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law, which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum. The designed capacity is 1. Chinese regulations for plants of this size typically require advanced treatment to protect sensitive water bodies. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Yangtze River basin, which flows into the East China Sea. This region supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a critical migratory corridor for fish species. The proximity to the coast (within 50 km) means that nutrient removal is important to prevent eutrophication in coastal waters.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Yangtze River Delta, a major industrial and agricultural region. Its treated wastewater likely enters the Yangtze River, which flows into the East China Sea. The downstream environment includes estuarine and coastal habitats that support fisheries and migratory birds. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to algal blooms, making effective treatment essential for ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Jiangyin City, Jiangsu Province, China, in the Yangtze River Delta region.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 220,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration.
The plant likely discharges into the Yangtze River basin, which flows into the East China Sea, given its location in the delta.
The plant operates under China's Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law, which requires secondary treatment for large agglomerations and may mandate advanced treatment for sensitive areas.
For large agglomerations in China, secondary treatment is standard, with advanced treatment (tertiary) often required in environmentally sensitive or coastal regions to reduce nutrients.
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