Overview
Fujian wastewater treatment plant serves Pingnan County in Fujian Province, China, with a population of 23,000. The plant operates under China's national wastewater regulations.
The Fujian wastewater treatment plant is located in Pingnan County, Ningde City, Fujian Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 23,000 people, 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 standards set by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, which mandate secondary treatment for urban wastewater. For agglomerations of this scale, China's regulations require compliance with the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), ensuring treated effluent meets environmental quality criteria. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local waterway within the Fujian river system, eventually reaching the East China Sea. The region's subtropical climate and mountainous terrain influence the local watershed, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local tributary within the Min River basin, which flows through Fujian Province and empties into the East China Sea. This watershed supports important fisheries and rice cultivation. The subtropical monsoon climate brings heavy rainfall, making effective wastewater treatment crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Pingnan County, Ningde City, Fujian Province, China, in the southeastern part of the country.
The plant serves approximately 23,000 people, making it a medium-sized municipal facility.
Treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway within the Min River basin, which ultimately flows into the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater standards, specifically the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), enforced by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment.
For medium-sized agglomerations in China, secondary biological treatment is standard, often including activated sludge processes, to meet national discharge standards.
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