Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves Tongshan District, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China, with a population of 160,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards for medium-to-large agglomerations.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Tongshan District, Xuzhou, within Jiangsu Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 160,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are governed by China's national discharge standards. As a facility serving over 100,000 people, the plant is expected to meet the requirements of China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002). This standard mandates secondary treatment with nutrient removal for plants of this scale, particularly in sensitive watersheds. Regulatory compliance ensures adequate treatment for the population served. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Huai River basin, a major river system in eastern China. The Huai River flows into the Yellow Sea, supporting agricultural irrigation and aquatic ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and public health in the densely populated Jiangsu region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local waterways that feed into the Huai River basin, which drains into the Yellow Sea. This watershed supports intensive agriculture and diverse aquatic life, making nutrient removal critical to prevent eutrophication. The region's flat terrain and high population density amplify the importance of effective wastewater treatment to maintain water quality in downstream rivers and coastal zones.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Tongshan District, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, at latitude 34.171 and longitude 117.183.
The plant serves a population of 160,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Huai River basin, which ultimately drains into the Yellow Sea.
The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which requires secondary treatment with nutrient removal for facilities serving over 100,000 people.
For agglomerations of this size, Chinese regulations mandate secondary biological treatment with nitrogen and phosphorus removal to protect sensitive water bodies and prevent eutrophication.
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