Overview
Zhejiang wastewater treatment plant serves Suichang County in Lishui, Zhejiang, China. It treats wastewater for a population of 3,000, operating under national environmental regulations.
The Zhejiang wastewater treatment plant is located in Suichang County, Lishui City, Zhejiang Province, China. It serves a small population of approximately 3,000 people, reflecting its role in a rural or peri-urban setting within the region. As a small-scale facility, the plant is expected to meet China's national discharge standards for municipal wastewater. Plants of this size typically employ biological treatment methods such as activated sludge or sequencing batch reactors to achieve required effluent quality. The plant discharges treated water into local waterways that eventually drain into the East China Sea. Its operation helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality in the Qiantang River basin, which is important for regional water resources and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that feed into the Qiantang River system, which flows into Hangzhou Bay and the East China Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and industry. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, safeguarding downstream water quality and ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Suichang County, Lishui City, Zhejiang Province, China, near the Lining Expressway.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,000 people, indicating a small-scale municipal facility.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Qiantang River basin, eventually reaching the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which set limits on pollutants like COD, BOD, and nutrients to protect water quality.
Small plants in China often use biological treatment processes such as activated sludge or constructed wetlands to meet discharge standards, with disinfection as needed.
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