Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves 230,000 people in Yunlong District, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China. The facility operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Yunlong District, Xuzhou, within Jiangsu Province, China. It serves a population of 230,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management frameworks. The plant is situated inland, approximately 50 km from the coast, and its treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that eventually flow into the Yellow Sea. As a facility serving over 200,000 people, the plant is expected to meet China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which mandates secondary treatment with nutrient removal for sensitive areas. Typical plants of this scale employ activated sludge processes with biological nutrient removal to comply with national standards. The plant plays a critical role in protecting the local aquatic environment by treating wastewater before discharge into the Huai River basin or its tributaries. The region's water bodies support agricultural irrigation and urban water supply, making effective treatment essential for public health and ecosystem integrity. Downstream, the waters contribute to the Yangtze River Delta's complex hydrology, ultimately reaching the East China Sea.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Huai River basin, a major water system in eastern China that flows into the Yellow Sea. This watershed supports dense populations and intensive agriculture, making nutrient removal critical to prevent eutrophication in downstream lakes and coastal zones. The region's flat terrain and monsoon climate amplify seasonal runoff, requiring robust treatment to maintain water quality for irrigation and drinking water sources.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Yunlong District, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, at approximately 34.255° N, 117.266° E.
The plant serves a population of 230,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Huai River basin, which ultimately flows into the Yellow Sea.
The plant must comply with China's GB 18918-2002 standard, which requires secondary treatment with nutrient removal for facilities serving over 100,000 people in sensitive areas.
Plants of this scale typically use activated sludge processes with biological nutrient removal to meet national discharge standards, ensuring protection of downstream water bodies.
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