Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves 12,000 people in Jiangyin, Jiangsu Province, China. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and discharges within 50 km of the coast.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Huashi Town, Jiangyin City, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 12,000 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category. In China, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under national standards such as the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002). For plants serving populations around 12,000, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards. It operates within China's evolving regulatory framework for water pollution control. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast, indicating potential influence on coastal water quality. The treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that eventually reach the East China Sea. This region is part of the Yangtze River Delta, a densely populated and economically vital area where water quality management is critical for both human use and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Yangtze River Delta, one of China's most industrialized and populous regions. Its discharge ultimately reaches the East China Sea via the Yangtze River estuary or nearby coastal waters. The receiving environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for fisheries and marine biodiversity. Effective treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Huashi Town, Jiangyin City, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China, near the Yangtze River Delta.
The plant serves approximately 12,000 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow toward the East China Sea, within 50 km of the coast.
The plant operates under China's national discharge standard GB 18918-2002, which sets effluent limits for pollutants. Plants of this scale typically require secondary treatment.
For agglomerations of this size, Chinese regulations generally mandate secondary biological treatment to meet Class 1 or Class 2 discharge standards, depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity.
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