Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves Xishan District, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China, with a population of 33,100. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 (unit unspecified) and operates 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 approximately 33,100 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Chinese municipal wastewater management. The plant is situated in the Yangtze River Delta region, a densely populated and economically developed area. As a Chinese wastewater facility, the plant is subject to the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for various pollutants. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required, especially in sensitive water bodies. The plant discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Yangtze River and then the East China Sea. The region's dense population and industrial activity place significant pressure on water quality, making effective treatment crucial for protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and drinking water sources.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Yangtze River Delta, a major economic zone with extensive river networks. Treated effluent likely flows into local canals or tributaries of the Yangtze River, which empties into the East China Sea. The downstream environment includes the Yangtze estuary, a critical habitat for migratory fish and aquatic biodiversity. Nutrient pollution from urban runoff and wastewater can contribute to eutrophication in coastal waters, underscoring the importance of advanced treatment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Xishan District, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China, near the town of Dangkou in Ehu Town.
The plant serves approximately 33,100 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal facility.
The plant helps protect local waterways that feed into the Yangtze River, ultimately flowing to the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's GB 18918-2002 standard, which sets discharge limits for municipal wastewater. For plants serving around 33,000 people, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically expected.
In China, medium-sized plants often employ secondary biological treatment (e.g., activated sludge) with nitrogen and phosphorus removal to meet Class 1A or 1B standards, depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity.
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