Overview
Fujian wastewater treatment plant serves Nanping City, Fujian Province, China, with a population of 275,000. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Fujian wastewater treatment plant is located in Shuixi Street, Yanping District, Nanping City, Fujian Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 275,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese municipal wastewater management. As a plant in China, it is subject to the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for COD, BOD, ammonia nitrogen, and total phosphorus. For plants serving over 100,000 people, tertiary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet Class 1-A standards, especially in sensitive water bodies. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local river within the Min River basin, which flows into the East China Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and industry downstream. Proper treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Min River system, which flows through Fujian Province and empties into the East China Sea near Fuzhou. The Min River basin supports important fisheries and provides drinking water for millions. Nutrient pollution from wastewater could contribute to algal blooms in coastal waters, making advanced treatment essential for protecting marine biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Shuixi Street, Yanping District, Nanping City, Fujian Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 275,000 people, making it a medium-to-large municipal facility.
The plant treats wastewater that would otherwise enter the Min River system, which flows into the East China Sea. It helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
The plant operates under China's GB 18918-2002 standards, which mandate tertiary treatment with nutrient removal for plants serving over 100,000 people to meet Class 1-A effluent limits.
For agglomerations of this size, Chinese regulations typically require biological treatment with nitrogen and phosphorus removal, often using processes like A2O or oxidation ditches, to achieve Class 1-A standards.
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