Overview
Fujian wastewater treatment plant serves Xiamen, Fujian, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00 (units unspecified) and a population served of 520,000. It is located within 50 km of the coast, discharging into local water bodies.
The Fujian wastewater treatment plant is located in Xiamen, Fujian Province, China, serving a population of approximately 520,000. The plant is situated in the Siming District, near the coast, and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for this major port city. The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary treatment for urban plants serving populations over 100,000. The designed capacity of 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per day or similar) suggests the plant is sized to handle the wastewater from this large agglomeration. The plant's discharge likely enters local rivers or directly into the Taiwan Strait, given its proximity to the coast. This discharge affects the coastal marine environment, which supports fisheries and marine biodiversity. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality in the Xiamen Bay area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Taiwan Strait, which is part of the East China Sea. This area supports diverse marine life, including fish and crustaceans important for local fisheries. The proximity to the coast means treated effluent must meet strict standards to prevent eutrophication and protect sensitive marine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Siming District of Xiamen, Fujian Province, China, near the coast of the Taiwan Strait.
The plant serves approximately 520,000 people in the Xiamen area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that flow into the Taiwan Strait, a coastal marine environment.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary treatment for large urban agglomerations to protect water quality.
In China, plants serving populations over 100,000 are typically required to provide at least secondary treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet discharge standards for sensitive coastal areas.
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