Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves Jiangyin City, Jiangsu Province, China, with a population equivalent of 445,900. The facility has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and is located within 50 km of the coast.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is situated in the Chengdong subdistrict of Jiangyin City, within Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province, China. It serves a population equivalent of 445,900, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations. The plant is located in the Yangtze River Delta region, an area of high industrial and urban density. As a large-scale facility in China, the plant is expected to meet national discharge standards under the Environmental Protection Law and the Water Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan. Chinese regulations require secondary treatment as a minimum for urban wastewater, with tertiary treatment increasingly mandated in sensitive watersheds. The plant's designed capacity is 1. The treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that ultimately flow into the Yangtze River and then the East China Sea. The Yangtze River Delta is a critical ecological and economic zone, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and the coastal marine environment.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Yangtze River Delta, one of China's most densely populated and industrialized regions. Treated wastewater likely enters local tributaries of the Yangtze River, which flows into the East China Sea. The downstream environment supports important fisheries and migratory bird habitats, making effective nutrient removal crucial to prevent eutrophication and protect coastal water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Chengdong subdistrict, Jiangyin City, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province, China.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 445,900, classifying it as a large agglomeration.
Treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that flow into the Yangtze River and eventually the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's Environmental Protection Law and Water Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan, which mandate secondary treatment for urban wastewater and stricter standards in sensitive areas.
For large agglomerations in China, secondary treatment is the minimum, with tertiary treatment often required in environmentally sensitive watersheds like the Yangtze River Delta.
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