Overview
Fujian wastewater treatment plant serves 63,000 people in Jinjiang, Fujian, China. It is located within 50 km of the coast, discharging into local waterways.
The Fujian wastewater treatment plant is located in the Lingyuan subdistrict of Jinjiang Economic Development Zone, Jinjiang City, Quanzhou, Fujian Province, China. It serves a population of 63,000, placing it in the medium agglomeration category. The plant is situated in a rapidly urbanizing coastal region of southeastern China. The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in 10,000 m³/d or similar units), indicating a moderate-scale facility. Chinese regulations mandate compliance with the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets limits for conventional pollutants and nutrients. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local rivers that flow into the Taiwan Strait, part of the East China Sea. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for local fisheries and coastal ecosystems. The region's rapid industrial and urban growth places pressure on water quality, making effective treatment essential for protecting downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that drain into the Taiwan Strait, a marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean. The coastal waters support diverse marine life, including fish and shellfish important for local fisheries. The region experiences a subtropical monsoon climate with heavy rainfall, which can affect runoff and pollutant transport. Protecting water quality is critical for maintaining the ecological health of the strait and its coastal habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Lingyuan subdistrict of Jinjiang Economic Development Zone, Jinjiang City, Quanzhou, Fujian Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 63,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration.
The treated effluent is discharged into local rivers that flow into the Taiwan Strait, a marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean.
The plant must comply with China's national discharge standard GB 18918-2002, which sets limits for pollutants like COD, BOD, ammonia, and phosphorus. Secondary treatment is typically required for plants of this scale.
For medium-sized agglomerations in China, secondary biological treatment (e.g., activated sludge) is standard, often with nutrient removal in sensitive areas. Some plants also incorporate tertiary treatment for reuse or advanced discharge standards.
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