Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves Yandu District, Yancheng, Jiangsu Province, China, with a population equivalent of 300,000. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Yandu District, Yancheng City, Jiangsu Province, China. It serves a population equivalent of 300,000, classifying it as a large-scale municipal facility within the region's urban wastewater infrastructure. As a major agglomeration, 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 plants serving over 100,000 people. The facility likely incorporates biological treatment processes such as activated sludge or A2O to achieve these standards. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Huai River basin, which ultimately drains into the Yellow Sea. Its operations are critical for protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining water quality in the densely populated Yangtze River Delta region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Huai River system, which discharges into the Yellow Sea. This coastal watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. The region faces challenges from industrial and agricultural runoff, making effective wastewater treatment essential for preserving water quality and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Yandu District, Yancheng City, Jiangsu Province, China, near Yuehai Road in Kecheng Subdistrict.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 300,000, making it a large-scale municipal facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Huai River basin, which flows into the Yellow Sea.
The plant must comply with China's GB 18918-2002 standard, which requires secondary treatment with nutrient removal for large agglomerations.
Plants of this scale typically use biological treatment processes like activated sludge or A2O to meet nutrient removal requirements.
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