Overview
The Zhejiang wastewater treatment plant serves Suichang County in Lishui, Zhejiang Province, China. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 8,000 people.
The Zhejiang wastewater treatment plant is located in Suichang County, Lishui City, Zhejiang Province, China. The facility serves a population of approximately 8,000 people, making it a small-scale municipal treatment plant in the region. As a Chinese wastewater treatment facility, it operates under national environmental regulations, including the Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law. For plants serving populations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the East China Sea. The surrounding region features mountainous terrain and is part of the broader Qiantang River basin, which supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for agricultural and domestic use.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local rivers that flow into the Qiantang River system, which eventually reaches Hangzhou Bay and the East China Sea. This watershed supports important fisheries and provides water for irrigation and drinking. The region's mountainous landscape contributes to seasonal flow variations, and the plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Suichang County, Lishui City, Zhejiang Province, China, along the Lining Expressway.
The plant serves approximately 8,000 people in the Suichang County area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local rivers that are part of the Qiantang River basin, eventually flowing into Hangzhou Bay and the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law, which sets discharge standards for municipal wastewater treatment facilities.
For small-scale plants serving around 8,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required to meet national discharge standards, often involving biological processes.
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