Overview
Fujian wastewater treatment plant serves 53,000 people in Xiang'an District, Xiamen, Fujian Province, China. The facility is located within 50 km of the coast, discharging into the local watershed.
The Fujian wastewater treatment plant is located in Xiang'an District, Xiamen, within Fujian Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 53,000, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards. The plant is situated in a coastal region, within 50 km of the sea, and its operations are part of the broader municipal infrastructure for the Xiamen metropolitan area. 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 units of 10,000 m³/day or similar), indicating a facility sized to handle the local population's wastewater load. Compliance with national regulations ensures that treated effluent meets environmental quality standards before discharge. The plant's treated wastewater likely discharges into local waterways that drain into the Taiwan Strait, a marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean. The receiving environment supports diverse marine life and is ecologically sensitive due to coastal development and aquaculture activities. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality in the strait and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's effluent ultimately reaches the Taiwan Strait via local rivers and streams. The strait is a productive marine ecosystem supporting fisheries and migratory species. Coastal waters near Xiamen face pressures from urban runoff and industrial activity, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Xiang'an District, Xiamen, Fujian Province, China, near the coast of the Taiwan Strait.
The plant serves approximately 53,000 people, making it a medium-sized municipal facility.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Taiwan Strait, a coastal marine environment.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which mandate secondary treatment for urban wastewater to protect water quality.
For medium-sized agglomerations in China, secondary treatment is standard, often including biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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