Overview
Zhejiang wastewater treatment plant serves Tongxiang City in Zhejiang Province, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population served of 32,000. The plant discharges into local waterways within the Yangtze River basin.
The Zhejiang wastewater treatment plant is located in Tongxiang City, Zhejiang Province, China, serving a population of approximately 32,000. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00, indicating its scale as a medium-sized facility for the region. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which are aligned with the country's Water Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan. As a municipal treatment plant, it is expected to provide at least secondary treatment to meet the discharge standards for urban wastewater. Typical facilities in this region employ biological treatment methods such as activated sludge or oxidation ditches to reduce pollutants before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local rivers that eventually flow into the Yangtze River basin, a major water system supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture, industry, and drinking. The surrounding area is part of the densely populated Yangtze River Delta, where water quality management is critical for both human use and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways within the Yangtze River basin, which ultimately drains into the East China Sea. This region is ecologically sensitive due to high population density and industrial activity, requiring stringent wastewater treatment to protect downstream aquatic habitats and water quality. The Yangtze River supports a wide range of species, including the critically endangered Yangtze finless porpoise, and is a vital resource for millions of people.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Tongxiang City, Zhejiang Province, China, specifically in the Tu Dian Zhen area near Lujiabang.
The plant serves a population of approximately 32,000 people in the Tongxiang area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local rivers that are part of the Yangtze River basin, eventually flowing into the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which are enforced by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment. These standards require secondary treatment for urban wastewater.
For a plant serving 32,000 people, secondary treatment is standard, often using biological processes like activated sludge to meet the national discharge standards.
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