Overview
Zhejiang wastewater treatment plant serves Shangyu District, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China. It treats wastewater from a population of 42,000 and is located near the Hangzhou Bay development zone.
The Zhejiang wastewater treatment plant is situated in the Hangzhou Bay development zone in Shangyu District, Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, China. The facility serves a population of approximately 42,000 people, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for this industrial and urban area. The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in million cubic meters per year or similar unit), indicating the scale of operations. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which ultimately flows into Hangzhou Bay and the East China Sea. This coastal location underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect marine and estuarine ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the local water network that drains into Hangzhou Bay, a large estuary on the East China Sea. This bay supports diverse aquatic life and is an important fishing and ecological area. The proximity to the coast means that treated effluent must meet stringent standards to prevent nutrient loading and protect sensitive marine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Hangzhou Bay development zone in Shangyu District, Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 42,000 people in the Shangyu District area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into Hangzhou Bay and eventually the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which mandate secondary treatment for urban wastewater and set limits on pollutants to protect receiving waters.
For a population of this size, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes such as activated sludge. Larger plants may also incorporate tertiary treatment for nutrient removal.
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