Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves 26,000 people in Jiangyin, Jiangsu Province, China. It operates under national standards for municipal wastewater treatment.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Jiangyin, a city in Jiangsu Province, China, serving a population of 26,000. The facility is situated in an industrial area near the Yangtze River Delta, a region with high economic activity and stringent environmental regulations. China's wastewater treatment standards are governed by the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets pollutant limits based on receiving water quality. For a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration like this, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to protect sensitive water bodies. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that flow into the Yangtze River, one of China's most important rivers, ultimately reaching the East China Sea. The Yangtze River basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions, making effective treatment crucial for ecological and public health.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Yangtze River Delta, a densely populated and industrialized region. Its treated effluent likely enters local tributaries that drain into the Yangtze River, which flows into the East China Sea. The Yangtze River basin is ecologically significant, supporting numerous fish species and providing critical habitat for migratory birds. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Jiangyin, Jiangsu Province, China, near the Yangtze River Delta.
The plant serves approximately 26,000 people in the Jiangyin area.
Treated effluent is likely discharged into local waterways that flow into the Yangtze River, ultimately reaching the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants based on the receiving water's environmental sensitivity.
For a medium-sized agglomeration like this, secondary treatment with biological nutrient removal is typically required to meet national standards and protect sensitive water bodies.
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