Overview
The Zhejiang wastewater treatment plant serves Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou, China, with a population equivalent of 89,000. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit, operating under China's national wastewater standards.
The Zhejiang wastewater treatment plant is located in Guali Town, Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. It serves a population equivalent of 89,000, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal facility within the region's wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which mandate secondary treatment for urban wastewater. The designed capacity of 1.00 unit suggests a facility sized to handle the local load, with regulatory oversight from provincial environmental authorities. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways 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 quality management.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Qiantang River basin, which drains into Hangzhou Bay and the East China Sea. The receiving waters support a mix of freshwater and estuarine ecosystems, providing habitat for fish and migratory birds. Effluent management is critical to maintaining water quality in this densely populated and economically active coastal region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Guali Town, Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 89,000 people.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Qiantang River basin, which flows into Hangzhou Bay and the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, enforced by provincial environmental authorities, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater.
For a medium-sized agglomeration like this, Chinese regulations typically mandate secondary biological treatment to meet national discharge standards.
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