Overview
Zhejiang wastewater treatment plant serves Pan'an County, Zhejiang, China, with a population of 80,000. The plant operates under China's national wastewater standards.
The Zhejiang wastewater treatment plant is located in Pan'an County, Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 80,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal facility within the region's wastewater infrastructure. China's wastewater treatment regulations, including the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), mandate secondary treatment with nutrient removal for plants of this scale. The plant is expected to comply with these national standards, ensuring treated effluent meets required quality criteria before discharge. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local water bodies within the Qiantang River basin, which flows into the East China Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water resources, agriculture, and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is located inland in Zhejiang Province, within the Qiantang River basin. Treated wastewater likely flows into local tributaries that join the Qiantang River, eventually reaching Hangzhou Bay and the East China Sea. The downstream environment includes estuarine and coastal habitats that support fisheries and migratory bird populations, making water quality management critical for ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Changwen Road, Pan'an County, Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 80,000 people in Pan'an County and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into local water bodies within the Qiantang River basin, which flows into Hangzhou Bay and the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater standards, including the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent quality requirements.
For medium-sized agglomerations in China, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is standard, as required by national regulations to protect water quality.
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