Overview
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves 22,000 people in Jiangyin City, Jiangsu Province, China. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and is located within 50 km of the coast.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Jiangyin City, within the Jiangsu Province of eastern China. Serving a population of 22,000, it is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the region. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit, reflecting its role in managing local wastewater flows. As a facility in China, the plant operates under national wastewater treatment standards, which typically require secondary treatment for urban areas. For a population of this scale, treatment processes are expected to meet regulatory discharge limits to protect water quality. The plant's capacity and treatment level align with common practices for medium-sized agglomerations in China. The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Yangtze River Delta, a major ecological and economic region. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for downstream fisheries and agriculture. The proximity to the coast (within 50 km) means treated effluent may influence coastal water quality, necessitating careful management of nutrients and pollutants.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Yangtze River Delta, one of China's most densely populated and industrialized regions. Treated wastewater likely discharges into local waterways that flow into the Yangtze River, which empties into the East China Sea. The delta supports extensive aquaculture and is a critical habitat for migratory fish species. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication in coastal waters, making treatment performance important for downstream ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Jiangyin City, Jiangsu Province, China, in the Yangtze River Delta region.
The plant serves a population of 22,000 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Yangtze River, ultimately reaching the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which set limits on pollutants like COD, ammonia, and phosphorus for municipal treatment plants.
For a population of 22,000, secondary treatment (e.g., activated sludge) is standard, often with nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the Yangtze River Delta.
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