Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves Jianhu County, Yancheng, Jiangsu Province, China, with a population of 240,000. It is an inland facility discharging into local waterways.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Jianhu County, Yancheng, within Jiangsu Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 240,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the municipal infrastructure for the region. As a large-scale facility, the plant is expected to meet national discharge standards under China's Environmental Protection Law and the Water Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan. These regulations mandate secondary or advanced treatment for urban wastewater to protect water quality. Typical facilities of this size employ biological treatment with nutrient removal to comply with standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local rivers that flow through the Yangtze River Delta region, ultimately reaching the East China Sea. The plant plays a critical role in safeguarding the water quality of the surrounding watershed, which supports agriculture, industry, and aquatic ecosystems. Its operation helps reduce pollution loads in the densely populated and economically active region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local rivers within the Yangtze River Delta watershed, which drains into the East China Sea. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a migratory corridor for fish. The plant's effluent management is crucial for maintaining water quality in the delta's complex network of waterways, which face pressures from urbanization and industrial activity.
Frequently asked questions
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Jianhu County, Yancheng, Jiangsu Province, China. It serves the municipal area of Jianhu County.
The plant serves a population of approximately 240,000 people, classifying it as a large-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local rivers within the Yangtze River Delta watershed, which ultimately flows into the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's Environmental Protection Law and the Water Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan, which set discharge standards for urban wastewater treatment plants.
For a large agglomeration of this size, Chinese regulations typically require secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal to meet national discharge standards.
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