Overview
Fujian wastewater treatment plant serves 220,000 people in Jiaocheng District, Ningde, Fujian, China. It operates under China's national wastewater standards, discharging treated effluent into local water bodies within 50 km of the coast.
The Fujian wastewater treatment plant is located in Chengnan Town, Jiaocheng District, Ningde City, Fujian Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 220,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management frameworks. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating a significant infrastructure investment for the region. As a facility in China, the plant operates under the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent quality limits based on receiving water body sensitivity. For large plants serving over 100,000 people, tertiary treatment is often required to meet stricter standards, especially in environmentally sensitive areas. Typical Chinese plants of this scale employ biological treatment (e. g. , activated sludge) with nutrient removal. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that ultimately drain into the East China Sea, given its location within 50 km of the coast. The receiving water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional fisheries and agriculture. Proper treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream ecosystems, including coastal marine habitats.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local rivers and streams within the Fujian coastal watershed, eventually reaching the East China Sea. This coastal region supports important fisheries and aquaculture operations, making nutrient and pollutant control essential. The watershed is ecologically sensitive due to its role in maintaining water quality for both freshwater and marine species, including migratory fish and shellfish populations.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Chengnan Town, Jiaocheng District, Ningde City, Fujian Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 220,000 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the East China Sea, given its location within 50 km of the coast.
The plant operates under China's national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits based on receiving water sensitivity.
For large agglomerations over 100,000 people, Chinese standards often require secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal, and tertiary treatment may be needed for discharge into sensitive water bodies.
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