Overview
Fujian wastewater treatment plant serves 520,000 people in Fuqing, Fujian Province, China. The plant operates under China's national wastewater standards for large agglomerations.
The Fujian wastewater treatment plant is located in Fuqing City, Fujian Province, China, serving a population of approximately 520,000. This places it in the category of a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations, which require advanced treatment to protect water quality. As a major facility, the plant is expected to meet China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which mandates secondary treatment with nutrient removal for plants of this scale. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in 10,000 m³/day or similar units), indicating substantial infrastructure to handle the city's wastewater load. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the East China Sea. The plant plays a critical role in safeguarding the region's aquatic ecosystems, including rivers and coastal waters, by reducing pollutant loads from urban runoff and domestic sewage.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local rivers in the Fujian coastal watershed, which flow into the Taiwan Strait and the East China Sea. This region supports diverse marine life and is important for fisheries. The plant helps mitigate eutrophication risks in downstream coastal waters by controlling nutrient discharges.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Fuqing City, Fujian Province, China, at coordinates 25.735 N, 119.365 E.
The plant serves approximately 520,000 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into local rivers that flow into the Taiwan Strait and the East China Sea, following China's national discharge standards.
The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which requires secondary treatment with nutrient removal for large agglomerations.
For large agglomerations in China, standard treatment includes secondary biological treatment with nitrogen and phosphorus removal to meet Class 1A or 1B discharge limits.
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