Overview
Zhejiang wastewater treatment plant serves Wuxing District, Huzhou, Zhejiang, China, with a population equivalent of 260,000 and a designed capacity of 1.00 unit. It is located within 50 km of the coast, discharging into the local watershed.
The Zhejiang wastewater treatment plant is situated in Wuxing District, Huzhou, within Zhejiang Province, China. It serves a population equivalent of 260,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00, indicating its scale of operation. As a major municipal facility, the plant is expected to comply with China's national discharge standards, which mandate secondary treatment for urban wastewater. Given its size, advanced treatment may be required to meet local environmental quality objectives. The plant's operational details align with the regulatory framework set by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment. The plant's receiving water body ultimately drains into the East China Sea via the regional river network. Its proximity to the coast (within 50 km) underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect coastal water quality and marine ecosystems. The facility plays a key role in safeguarding the local watershed and downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local river system, which flows into the East China Sea. This coastal region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important area for fisheries. Effective treatment is critical to prevent nutrient loading and protect the sensitive marine environment from eutrophication and habitat degradation.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Wuxing District, Huzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, along G318 in Zhili Town.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 260,000, classifying it as a large municipal facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local river system, which ultimately flows into 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 treatment for urban facilities.
For large agglomerations in China, secondary treatment is standard, with advanced treatment often required in sensitive coastal areas to meet stricter effluent limits.
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