Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves Jiangyin City in Jiangsu Province, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population served of 30,000. It operates under China's national wastewater regulations.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Jiangyin City, part of Wuxi in Jiangsu Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 30,000 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category. The plant is situated in the Yangtze River Delta region, a densely populated and industrially active area. The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater. The designed capacity of 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per day) suggests a facility sized for the local population. China's regulatory framework, including the Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law, mandates compliance with effluent standards to protect water quality. The plant discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Yangtze River, one of the world's major rivers, and then into the East China Sea. The Yangtze River basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for millions of people. Proper treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream ecosystems and drinking water sources.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into tributaries of the Yangtze River, which empties into the East China Sea. The Yangtze River basin is ecologically significant, supporting numerous fish species and providing critical habitat for migratory birds. The region faces challenges from industrial and agricultural runoff, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and aquatic biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Jiangyin City, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China, near the Yangtze River Delta.
The plant serves approximately 30,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Yangtze River, eventually reaching the East China Sea.
The plant must comply with China's national wastewater discharge standards under the Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law, which mandates secondary treatment for urban wastewater.
For medium-sized agglomerations in China, secondary treatment (biological treatment) is standard, often including activated sludge processes to meet national effluent limits.
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