Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves Huishan District, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00 (likely million m³/day or similar). It supports local sanitation for approximately 8,000 people.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Huishan District, Wuxi, within Jiangsu Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 8,000 residents, providing essential wastewater management for this part of the greater Wuxi metropolitan area. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00, indicating its scale relative to the community it supports. As a facility in China, the plant operates under the national Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law, which sets discharge standards and treatment requirements. For smaller agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically expected to protect receiving waters. It contributes to the regional wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. The plant discharges into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Yangtze River Delta region. This area is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water resources for agriculture and industry. Proper treatment helps mitigate pollution impacts on downstream ecosystems, including the East China Sea.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local waterways within the Yangtze River Basin, one of China's most important hydrological systems. The basin supports extensive agriculture, fisheries, and urban water supplies. Downstream, the waters flow through the Yangtze Delta into the East China Sea, a productive marine environment. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent eutrophication and protect biodiversity in this densely populated and economically vital region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Huishan District, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China, near the Guangshi Road area in Shitangwan.
The plant serves approximately 8,000 residents in the Huishan District of Wuxi.
The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00, which typically refers to million cubic meters per day or a similar volumetric unit.
The plant operates under China's Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law, which sets discharge standards for pollutants. Smaller plants like this are generally required to meet secondary treatment standards to protect receiving waters.
The plant discharges into the Yangtze River Basin, which flows into the East China Sea. Proper treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting aquatic ecosystems and downstream water quality in this densely populated region.
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