Overview
Fujian wastewater treatment plant serves Nanping City in Fujian Province, China, with a population of 46,000. The facility discharges into local water bodies under China's national wastewater regulations.
The Fujian wastewater treatment plant is located in the Shuinan subdistrict of Yanping District, Nanping City, Fujian Province, China. It serves a population of 46,000, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal facility within the region's wastewater infrastructure. As a Chinese wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for conventional pollutants and nutrients. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet Class 1-A or 1-B standards, depending on the receiving water's sensitivity. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local rivers that drain into the Min River basin, ultimately reaching the East China Sea. The downstream environment supports aquatic ecosystems and provides water for agricultural and urban uses, making effective treatment essential for water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Min River watershed, which flows through Fujian Province and empties into the East China Sea near Fuzhou. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions downstream. The coastal estuary is ecologically sensitive, serving as a nursery for fish and shellfish species. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect marine biodiversity in the receiving coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Shu'nan Subdistrict, Yanping District, Nanping City, Fujian Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 46,000 people, making it a medium-sized municipal facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local rivers that are part of the Min 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. For a plant of this size, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet Class 1-A or 1-B standards.
For medium-sized agglomerations in China, the standard is secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal, often using activated sludge processes, to comply with national effluent standards.
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