Overview
Fujian wastewater treatment plant serves Yunxiao County, Fujian, China, with a population of 84,000. It is located within 50 km of the coast and discharges into local water bodies.
The Fujian wastewater treatment plant is situated in Yunxiao County, part of Zhangzhou City in Fujian Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 84,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards. The plant is located inland but within 50 km of the coast, indicating potential influence on coastal water quality. China's wastewater treatment regulations, governed by the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), require secondary treatment as a baseline, with stricter limits for plants discharging into sensitive waters. For a plant of this scale, advanced treatment may be expected if the receiving water body is classified as sensitive. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in 10,000 m³/day), suggesting a capacity of 10,000 m³/day. The plant's treated effluent ultimately flows into local rivers and streams that drain into the Taiwan Strait, a marine environment supporting diverse aquatic life and fisheries. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and pathogens, contributing to regional water quality management.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that flow into the Taiwan Strait, a marine ecosystem supporting fisheries and biodiversity. The region's subtropical climate and coastal proximity mean that nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication in coastal waters. Effective treatment is essential to protect downstream aquatic habitats and maintain water quality for local communities.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Yunxiao County, Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province, China, at coordinates 23.952 N, 117.346 E.
The plant serves approximately 84,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
Treated effluent is discharged into local rivers and streams that ultimately drain into the Taiwan Strait, a coastal marine environment.
The plant operates under China's national discharge standard GB 18918-2002, which sets pollutant limits for municipal wastewater treatment plants. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is mandatory, and advanced treatment may be required if discharging into sensitive water bodies.
For a medium-sized agglomeration in China, secondary biological treatment is standard. Depending on the sensitivity of the receiving water, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal may be required to meet local environmental standards.
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