Overview
Zhejiang wastewater treatment plant serves Wuxing District, Huzhou, Zhejiang, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and a population of 84,000. It is located within 50 km of the coast.
The Zhejiang wastewater treatment plant is located in Wuxing District, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 84,000 people and has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit. The plant is situated in the Yangtze River Delta region, a densely populated and economically vibrant area. As a municipal facility in China, the plant operates under national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002) and local environmental regulations. For a population of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet Class 1A or 1B discharge standards, depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that flow into Taihu Lake or directly into the East China Sea via the Yangtze River system. The region's water bodies are ecologically sensitive due to historical eutrophication issues, making effective nutrient removal critical for protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and drinking water sources.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Yangtze River Delta, where treated effluent likely enters local rivers and canals that drain into Taihu Lake or the East China Sea. Taihu Lake is a large freshwater lake that has suffered from algal blooms due to nutrient pollution, making phosphorus and nitrogen removal important for downstream water quality. The coastal discharge zone supports diverse marine life and fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Wuxing District, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China, near the Yangtze River Delta region.
The plant serves approximately 84,000 people in the Wuxing District area.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into local waterways that flow into Taihu Lake or the East China Sea, depending on the specific drainage basin.
The plant operates under China's national discharge standard GB 18918-2002, which sets limits for pollutants like COD, BOD, ammonia, and phosphorus. Local environmental protection bureaus enforce these standards.
For a population of this size, secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) is standard, often achieving Class 1A or 1B discharge standards to protect sensitive water bodies.
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