Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Jiangyin in Jiangsu Province, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population served of 25,000.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in the Changjing Town area of Jiangyin City, within Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 25,000 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under typical Chinese municipal wastewater management frameworks. Plants of this scale in China generally operate under national standards such as the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002). This regulation mandates secondary treatment as a baseline, with more stringent requirements for plants discharging into sensitive water bodies. The designed capacity of 1.00 suggests a relatively small facility, likely employing conventional activated sludge or similar biological treatment. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Yangtze River basin, a major ecological and economic artery. The Yangtze River supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for millions of people. Proper treatment is crucial to protect water quality in this densely populated and industrialized region.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the local river network within the Yangtze River basin, which flows eastward into the East China Sea near Shanghai. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting migratory fish species and providing critical habitat in a region heavily impacted by urbanization and industry. Effective wastewater treatment helps mitigate nutrient loading and pollution in this sensitive downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Changjing Town, Jiangyin City, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 25,000 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized municipal facility.
The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00, indicating a relatively small facility typical for a community of its size.
The plant operates under China's national discharge standard GB 18918-2002, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. For plants of this scale, compliance with local environmental protection bureau permits is standard.
The plant's effluent enters the Yangtze River basin, a major waterway that supports diverse aquatic life and flows into the East China Sea. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality in this ecologically and economically vital region.
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