Overview
Fujian wastewater treatment plant serves 180,000 people in Hui'an County, Fujian Province, China. The facility operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Fujian wastewater treatment plant is located in Jing Shan, Wuchuan Town, Hui'an County, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 180,000, classifying it as a large-scale municipal facility within the region. As a plant in China, it operates under the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for various pollutants. For a facility of this size, advanced treatment is typically required to meet the standards, especially if discharging into sensitive water bodies. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that flow into the Taiwan Strait, part of the East China Sea. The region's coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and aquaculture.
Environmental context
The plant is located within 50 km of the coast, and its treated wastewater likely flows into rivers or streams that drain into the Taiwan Strait. This coastal area supports important marine ecosystems, including fish spawning grounds and migratory routes. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect water quality in the strait.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Jing Shan, Wuchuan Town, Hui'an County, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 180,000 people, making it a large-scale municipal facility.
China's national standard GB 18918-2002 sets effluent limits for pollutants such as COD, BOD, ammonia nitrogen, and phosphorus. Large plants like this one are expected to meet these standards to protect receiving water bodies.
The plant operates under China's Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law and the national discharge standard GB 18918-2002. Local environmental protection bureaus enforce permits and monitoring.
For a plant of this size, secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal is standard. Many large plants also incorporate tertiary treatment to meet stricter discharge limits, especially in environmentally sensitive areas.
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