Overview
Zhejiang wastewater treatment plant serves 480,000 people in Yinzhou District, Ningbo, China. It operates under national standards for large-scale municipal wastewater treatment.
The Zhejiang wastewater treatment plant is located in Yinzhou District, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China. It serves a population of 480,000, classifying it as a large-scale municipal facility. The plant is situated in the Lingjiang community, Zhonggongmiao Subdistrict, within the urban area of Ningbo. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per day or similar unit). As a large agglomeration in China, it is expected to meet national discharge standards under the Environmental Protection Law and the Water Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan, which mandate advanced treatment for sensitive water bodies. The plant discharges into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the East China Sea via the Yong River and Hangzhou Bay. This coastal region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important area for fisheries and ecological balance. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in a densely populated and economically active region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Yong River system, which empties into Hangzhou Bay and then the East China Sea. This coastal watershed supports important fisheries and migratory bird habitats. The region's dense population and industrial activity make effective wastewater treatment critical to preventing eutrophication and maintaining water quality in the bay.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Lingjiang Community, Zhonggongmiao Subdistrict, Yinzhou District, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 480,000 people, making it a large-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Yong River and eventually reaches Hangzhou Bay and the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national environmental laws, including the Water Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan, which sets discharge standards for large agglomerations to protect water quality.
For large agglomerations in China, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is standard, and advanced treatment may be required for discharge into sensitive water bodies like coastal areas.
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