Overview
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant serves Zhenjiang New District in Jiangsu Province, China, with a population equivalent of 162,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards, discharging treated effluent into local waterways.
The Jiangsu wastewater treatment plant is located in Zhenjiang New District, Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province, China. It serves a population equivalent of 162,000, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category under Chinese wastewater management frameworks. The plant's designed capacity is 1. As a facility in China, the plant operates under 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 scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required, especially in sensitive water bodies. The plant's compliance is overseen by local environmental protection bureaus. The treated effluent is discharged into local rivers within the Yangtze River basin, which ultimately flows into the East China Sea. The Yangtze River Delta region is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and reducing pollution loads to the Yangtze estuary.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Yangtze River basin, one of China's most important river systems. The Yangtze flows eastward through Jiangsu Province and empties into the East China Sea near Shanghai. This region supports critical fisheries, migratory bird habitats, and extensive agricultural irrigation. Nutrient pollution from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication in downstream lakes and coastal zones, making effective treatment essential for maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Zhenjiang New District, Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province, China, near Beishan Road in Dagang Subdistrict.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 162,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards.
Treated effluent is discharged into local rivers within the Yangtze River basin, which ultimately flows into the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Compliance is enforced by local environmental protection bureaus.
For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required, especially in sensitive water bodies like the Yangtze basin.
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