Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves Huishan District, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population served of 200,000. It operates under China's national wastewater regulations.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Huishan District, Wuxi, within Jiangsu Province, China. It serves a population of 200,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00, indicating its scale of operation. As a major facility in the Yangtze River Delta region, the plant is subject to China's national discharge standards, which require secondary treatment as a minimum for urban wastewater. For large agglomerations like this, advanced treatment may be necessary to protect sensitive water bodies. Regulatory expectations for facilities of this size are stringent. The treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that flow into the Yangtze River system, ultimately reaching the East China Sea. The plant plays a critical role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting downstream ecosystems, and reducing pollution in a densely populated and industrialized area.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Yangtze River Delta, a densely populated and economically vital region. Its treated wastewater likely enters local rivers that feed into the Yangtze River, which flows into the East China Sea. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for fisheries and biodiversity. Effective treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Huishan District, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China, in the Yangtze River Delta region.
The plant serves a population of 200,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
Treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that flow into the Yangtze River system, ultimately reaching the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which mandate secondary treatment as a minimum for urban facilities. Large agglomerations may require advanced treatment to protect sensitive water bodies.
The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00, indicating its scale as a major treatment facility for the region.
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