Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves Guangling District, Yangzhou, China, with a population equivalent of 1,150,000. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and operates under China's national wastewater standards.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Guangling Economic Development Zone, Guangling District, Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China. It serves a large agglomeration of approximately 1,150,000 people, reflecting the dense urban and industrial character of the region. The plant is part of Yangzhou's municipal infrastructure, managing wastewater from residential, commercial, and industrial sources. As a large-scale facility in China, the plant is subject to the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for conventional pollutants, nutrients, and heavy metals. For agglomerations of this size, advanced treatment (tertiary) is often required to protect sensitive water bodies. The designed capacity is 1. Typical large plants in China have capacities in the range of hundreds of thousands of cubic meters per day. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Yangtze River basin, one of China's most ecologically and economically significant river systems. The Yangtze River supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for millions of people downstream. The plant's performance is critical for maintaining water quality in the Yangtze estuary and the East China Sea.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Yangtze River basin, which drains into the East China Sea. The Yangtze River is a vital freshwater resource and supports a rich ecosystem, including migratory fish species and wetland habitats. Downstream, the river passes through densely populated areas and industrial zones, making nutrient and pollutant control essential for preventing eutrophication and protecting coastal marine environments.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is situated in Guangling Economic Development Zone, Guangling District, Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 1,150,000 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Yangtze River basin, ultimately reaching the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Large plants like this often require advanced treatment to meet stringent effluent quality standards.
For agglomerations of this scale, Chinese regulations typically mandate secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal, and often tertiary treatment for reuse or discharge into sensitive water bodies.
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