Overview
Fujian wastewater treatment plant serves Pingtan County, Fujian, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 86,000. It is located within 50 km of the coast, discharging into local water bodies.
The Fujian wastewater treatment plant is located in Pingtan County, Fujian Province, China, serving a population equivalent of 86,000. The plant is situated in the coastal region of Fujian, near the Taiwan Strait, and plays a role in managing municipal wastewater for the area. The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater. The designed capacity of 1.00 indicates the plant's scale, though operational details remain unspecified. The plant's discharge likely enters local rivers or directly into the Taiwan Strait, affecting coastal water quality. The region supports diverse marine life and is important for fisheries, making effective treatment critical for environmental protection.
Environmental context
The plant is located within 50 km of the coast, with discharge potentially flowing into the Taiwan Strait via local waterways. The coastal waters support diverse marine ecosystems, including fish and shellfish, and are important for local fisheries. Proper treatment helps mitigate nutrient pollution and protect these habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Pingtan County, Fujian Province, China, specifically in the Haitan area near the coast.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 86,000 people.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies, likely flowing into the Taiwan Strait, given its proximity to the coast.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which mandate secondary treatment for urban wastewater to protect water quality.
For agglomerations of this size, Chinese regulations typically require secondary biological treatment to meet discharge standards for organic matter and nutrients.
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