Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves Jiangyin City, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 110,000.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Huashi Town, Jiangyin City, within the Wuxi metropolitan area of Jiangsu Province, China. It serves a population equivalent of 110,000, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category under Chinese wastewater regulations. Under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), plants serving over 100,000 people are typically required to achieve at least secondary treatment, with nutrient removal in sensitive watersheds. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in units of 10,000 m³/d or similar), indicating a substantial infrastructure investment. The plant discharges into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Yangtze River basin. The Yangtze River is a critical ecological and economic artery, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operation is essential for protecting downstream water quality in the Yangtze estuary and the East China Sea.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Yangtze River Delta, a densely populated and industrialized region. Its treated effluent flows into local waterways that feed into the Yangtze River, which empties into the East China Sea. The Yangtze estuary supports important fisheries and migratory bird habitats, making nutrient and pollutant control crucial for maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Huashi Town, Jiangyin City, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 110,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration.
The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 (likely in units of 10,000 m³/d or similar), indicating substantial treatment capability.
The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which mandates secondary treatment for plants serving over 100,000 people, with stricter limits in sensitive areas.
The plant protects the Yangtze River basin and downstream East China Sea by treating wastewater from a large urban population, reducing nutrient and pollutant loads that could harm aquatic ecosystems and fisheries.
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