Overview
Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 7,000 people in Jurong City, Jiangsu Province, China. The facility operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Jurong City, within Jiangsu Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 7,000 residents, placing it in the small agglomeration category. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are subject to China's national wastewater discharge standards, which set effluent limits for various pollutants. Under China's regulatory framework, small-scale treatment plants like this one are typically required to meet Grade 1-A or 1-B discharge standards under the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002). These standards mandate secondary treatment with nutrient removal for sensitive water bodies. The regulatory context ensures baseline environmental protection. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies within the Yangtze River basin, which ultimately flows into the East China Sea. The receiving waters support aquatic ecosystems and are used for agricultural and industrial purposes downstream. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect water quality in this densely populated region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways within the Yangtze River basin, which flows eastward into the East China Sea. The Yangtze basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for millions of people. Downstream ecosystems include wetlands and estuaries that are important for migratory birds and fisheries. Effective wastewater treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protects these ecologically sensitive areas from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Jurong City, Jiangsu Province, China, along Ningrong Expressway in Huangmei Subdistrict.
The plant serves approximately 7,000 people, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local waterways within the Yangtze River basin, which ultimately flows into the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for pollutants like COD, BOD, and nutrients.
Small plants in China typically employ secondary biological treatment processes such as activated sludge or sequencing batch reactors, often with nutrient removal to meet Grade 1-A or 1-B standards.
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