Overview
Zhejiang wastewater treatment plant serves Fuyang District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, with a population of 120,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards.
The Zhejiang wastewater treatment plant is located in Fuyang District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 120,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese municipal wastewater regulations. As a plant of this scale, it is expected to meet the discharge standards set by China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment, which typically require secondary or advanced treatment for urban wastewater. Its population tier suggests it likely employs biological treatment with nutrient removal to comply with local water quality goals. The plant discharges into the Fuchun River, a major tributary of the Qiantang River, which flows into Hangzhou Bay and the East China Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive due to its proximity to urban and industrial areas. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and the coastal environment.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Fuchun River, which joins the Qiantang River before reaching Hangzhou Bay and the East China Sea. This watershed is ecologically important, supporting fisheries and migratory species. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall nutrient load in the bay, making effective treatment critical for preventing eutrophication and maintaining coastal ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Fuyang District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, along Jiangbin South Avenue.
The plant serves approximately 120,000 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large urban wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Fuchun River, a tributary of the Qiantang River, which flows into Hangzhou Bay and the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, enforced by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, which require secondary or advanced treatment for urban plants of this scale.
Plants of this size in China typically employ secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal, such as activated sludge processes, to meet Class 1A or 1B discharge standards.
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