Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves 252,000 people in Xishan District, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit, operating under China's national wastewater standards.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Xishan District, Wuxi, within Jiangsu Province, China. It serves a population of 252,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management frameworks. The plant's designed capacity is 1. As a facility in China, the plant operates under the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for various pollutants. For plants serving over 100,000 people, advanced treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet Class 1-A standards, especially in sensitive watersheds. The plant's location in the Yangtze River Delta region, a densely populated and industrialized area, implies stringent regulatory oversight. The treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that flow into the Yangtze River or its tributaries, ultimately reaching the East China Sea. The plant plays a critical role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and supporting water quality in the region, which is vital for drinking water, agriculture, and fisheries.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Yangtze River Delta, one of China's most economically developed and water-sensitive regions. Treated wastewater likely enters the local river network, which drains into the Yangtze River and eventually the East China Sea. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is a major migratory corridor for fish species. Nutrient loading from urban runoff and treated effluent can contribute to eutrophication in coastal waters, making advanced treatment essential for ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Xishan District, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China, near the Yangtze River Delta.
The plant serves a population of 252,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
Treated wastewater is likely discharged into local waterways that flow into the Yangtze River, ultimately reaching the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's GB 18918-2002 standard, which sets effluent limits. For plants serving over 100,000 people, Class 1-A standards with nutrient removal are typically required.
Plants of this scale in China generally employ secondary treatment with biological nutrient removal to meet Class 1-A discharge standards, especially in sensitive areas like the Yangtze River Delta.
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