Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves Yixing City, Jiangsu Province, China, with a population equivalent of 553,000. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit, operating under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Yixing City, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China. It serves a population equivalent of 553,000, classifying it as a large-scale municipal facility within the region. The plant is situated in the Yangtze River Delta, an area with dense urban and industrial activity. The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002). For large agglomerations like this, the standard typically requires secondary treatment with nutrient removal, especially in sensitive water bodies. The designed capacity is 1.00, indicating a substantial infrastructure investment. The treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that flow into Lake Taihu, a large freshwater lake in the Yangtze Delta. Lake Taihu is ecologically significant and has faced eutrophication challenges, making advanced treatment crucial for protecting water quality and aquatic biodiversity in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge ultimately reaches Lake Taihu, China's third-largest freshwater lake, via local rivers and canals. Lake Taihu is a critical water resource for drinking, irrigation, and fisheries, but has suffered from algal blooms due to nutrient pollution. The plant's treatment standards help mitigate these impacts, supporting the lake's ecological health and downstream Yangtze River estuary.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Yixing City, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China, at Fuxi Road, Yicheng Street.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 553,000, making it a large-scale municipal facility.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into Lake Taihu, a major freshwater lake in the Yangtze River Delta.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants like COD, ammonia, and phosphorus.
For large agglomerations in China, secondary treatment with biological nutrient removal is standard, often meeting Class 1-A discharge standards for sensitive areas.
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