Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves Jiawang District, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China, with a population equivalent of 150,000. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Jiawang District, Xuzhou, within Jiangsu Province, China. It serves a population equivalent of 150,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese municipal wastewater management frameworks. As a plant of this scale, it is expected to meet the discharge standards set by China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment, which typically require secondary or advanced treatment for urban wastewater. The plant's operational context aligns with the national push for improved water quality in the Huai River basin and other regional water bodies. The treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that eventually drain into the Huai River system, which flows into the Yellow Sea. This downstream connection underscores the plant's role in protecting aquatic ecosystems and supporting water resource management in the densely populated Jiangsu region.
Environmental context
The plant is situated inland in Jiangsu Province, within the Huai River basin. Treated wastewater likely enters tributaries of the Huai River, which flows eastward into the Yellow Sea. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory fish species. Effective treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this agriculturally and industrially active area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Jiawang District, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, along the Xu-Jia Highway.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 150,000 people.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Huai River basin, eventually reaching the Yellow Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, enforced by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, which mandate secondary or advanced treatment for urban wastewater.
Plants of this scale in China typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal, to meet Class 1A or 1B discharge standards under the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002).
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