Overview
Zhejiang wastewater treatment plant serves Haining, Zhejiang, China, with a population equivalent of 560,000. The facility has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and is located within 50 km of the coast.
The Zhejiang wastewater treatment plant is located in Dingqiao Town, Haining City, Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, China. It serves a population equivalent of 560,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards. The plant is situated in a coastal region, within 50 km of the East China Sea. As a large-scale facility, the plant is expected to meet stringent treatment standards under China's national wastewater discharge regulations. Chinese law requires secondary treatment for urban wastewater, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 unit, indicating its scale of operation. The facility's operational status and treatment level are consistent with typical municipal plants serving major urban populations. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the East China Sea. This coastal region supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including important fisheries and migratory species. The plant plays a critical role in protecting downstream water quality and marine environments from nutrient pollution and contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Yangtze River Delta region, with treated effluent likely flowing into Hangzhou Bay and then the East China Sea. This coastal area supports important marine biodiversity, including spawning grounds for fish and migratory birds. The plant's discharge contributes to the nutrient load in the bay, which is subject to eutrophication risks. Effective treatment is essential to protect the ecological health of the downstream marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Dingqiao Town, Haining City, Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, China.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 560,000, making it a large-scale municipal facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that drain into Hangzhou Bay and ultimately the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which mandate secondary treatment for urban wastewater and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
For large agglomerations like this, Chinese regulations typically require secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal to protect receiving waters.
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