Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves 11,000 people in Jiangyin, Jiangsu Province, China. The facility has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and discharges into local waterways.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Qingyang Town, Jiangyin City, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 11,000 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category. The plant is situated in the Yangtze River Delta region, a densely populated and industrialized area. The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater. For facilities of this scale, typical treatment includes biological processes such as activated sludge or sequencing batch reactors. The designed capacity of 1.00 unit suggests a modest facility. The treated effluent is discharged into local rivers that ultimately flow into the Yangtze River, one of the world's major waterways. The Yangtze River basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for millions of people. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream ecosystems and water quality in the East China Sea.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Yangtze River basin, which drains into the East China Sea. The Yangtze is a critical freshwater resource and supports a rich diversity of fish and invertebrates. Downstream areas include important wetlands and estuaries that serve as nurseries for commercial fisheries. Protecting water quality in this basin is vital for both ecological health and human use.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Qingyang Town, Jiangyin City, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China, in the Yangtze River Delta region.
The plant serves approximately 11,000 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local rivers that flow into the Yangtze River, eventually reaching the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), which mandate secondary treatment for urban wastewater and set limits on pollutants.
For plants of this scale, typical treatment includes secondary biological processes such as activated sludge or biofilm reactors, often followed by disinfection.
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