Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves 56,000 people in Jiangyin, Jiangsu Province, China. It operates under China's national wastewater standards, discharging treated effluent into local waterways.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Zhouzhuang Town, Jiangyin City, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China. It serves a population of 56,000, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal facility within the region's growing urban infrastructure. The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which mandates secondary treatment with nutrient removal for plants of this scale. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in 10,000 m³/day), indicating a substantial treatment volume. The plant's treated effluent discharges into the Yangtze River basin, ultimately flowing into the East China Sea. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical resource for drinking water, agriculture, and industry downstream. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the densely populated Yangtze Delta region.
Environmental context
The plant lies within the Yangtze River basin, one of China's most important watersheds, draining into the East China Sea. The receiving waters support fisheries and provide drinking water for millions. The plant's discharge contributes to nutrient loading concerns in the Yangtze estuary, where algal blooms and hypoxia are periodic challenges. Effective treatment is essential to mitigate ecological impacts on this vital aquatic ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Zhouzhuang Town, Jiangyin City, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China.
The plant serves a population of 56,000 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Yangtze River basin, which flows into the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which requires secondary treatment with nutrient removal for facilities of this size.
For medium-sized agglomerations in China, standard treatment includes secondary biological processes (such as activated sludge) with nitrogen and phosphorus removal, as mandated by national standards.
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