Overview
Zhejiang wastewater treatment plant serves Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million cubic meters per day, supporting a population of 1,000,000.
The Zhejiang wastewater treatment plant is located in Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou, within Zhejiang Province, China. It serves a population of 1,000,000 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 million cubic meters per day, indicating it is a large-scale municipal facility. As a major treatment plant in China, it operates under national wastewater discharge standards, which mandate secondary treatment for urban facilities. The plant discharges treated water into local waterways that ultimately flow into the East China Sea via the Qiantang River estuary. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive due to tidal influences and industrial activity. Proper treatment is critical to protect downstream water quality and marine ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Qiantang River system, which flows into Hangzhou Bay and then the East China Sea. This estuary supports important fisheries and migratory bird habitats. The area is influenced by strong tidal flows, requiring robust treatment to prevent nutrient loading and protect coastal water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, near the Qiantang River.
The plant serves a population of 1,000,000 people.
The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 million cubic meters per day.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary treatment for urban facilities. Large plants like this typically implement advanced treatment to meet strict effluent limits.
The plant discharges into the Qiantang River system, which flows into Hangzhou Bay and the East China Sea. This estuary is ecologically important for fisheries and migratory birds, making effective treatment essential.
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