Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves 6,000 people in Jiangyin, Jiangsu Province, China. The facility is located inland near the Yangtze River Delta and operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Yuecheng Town, Jiangyin City, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 6,000 people, classifying it as a small-scale municipal facility. The plant is situated in the densely populated Yangtze River Delta region, an area with significant industrial and agricultural activity. As a Chinese wastewater treatment facility, the plant operates under the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002). This standard sets effluent limits for key pollutants and requires secondary treatment as a baseline. For smaller agglomerations like this one, the regulatory framework ensures basic treatment to protect receiving waters. The plant discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Yangtze River, one of the world's major rivers. The Yangtze River Delta is an ecologically sensitive region supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water resources for millions of people. Proper treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads entering the river system.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into tributaries of the Yangtze River, which empties into the East China Sea. The Yangtze River Delta is a critical ecological zone, supporting fisheries, migratory birds, and wetland habitats. Nutrient pollution from urban and agricultural runoff poses a threat to water quality, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining the health of downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Yuecheng Town, Jiangyin City, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China, in the Yangtze River Delta region.
The plant serves approximately 6,000 people, making it a small-scale municipal facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Yangtze River, which ultimately reaches the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants and requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater.
For small agglomerations in China, secondary treatment is typically required, often using activated sludge processes to meet national effluent standards.
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