Overview
Zhejiang wastewater treatment plant serves Fuyang District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, with a population of 40,000. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Zhejiang wastewater treatment plant is located in Fuyang District, Hangzhou, within Zhejiang Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 40,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal facility in the region. China's wastewater treatment regulations, including the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), set effluent quality requirements based on the receiving water body's sensitivity. Plants serving populations of this scale are typically expected to achieve secondary or advanced treatment to meet Class 1A or 1B standards, depending on local environmental needs. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local waterway within the Qiantang River basin, which flows into Hangzhou Bay and ultimately the East China Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water resources, making effective treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems and coastal water quality.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Qiantang River basin, which drains into Hangzhou Bay and the East China Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water resources. Effective treatment is essential to protect downstream ecosystems and coastal water quality from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Fuyang District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 40,000 people.
The plant likely discharges into a local waterway within the Qiantang River basin, which flows into Hangzhou Bay and the East China Sea.
The plant must comply with China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits based on the receiving water body's sensitivity.
For a medium-sized plant serving 40,000 people, secondary or advanced treatment is typical to meet Class 1A or 1B standards, ensuring protection of the receiving water environment.
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