Overview
Zhejiang wastewater treatment plant serves Ninghai County in Zhejiang, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population served of 120,000. It operates under China's national wastewater regulations.
The Zhejiang wastewater treatment plant is located in Ninghai County, part of Ningbo City in Zhejiang Province, China. It serves a population of 120,000, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category. The plant's exact location is near Xúxiákè Avenue in the Yuelong Subdistrict. The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater. For a plant serving 120,000 people, advanced treatment may be expected depending on local environmental requirements. The designed capacity is 1. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that eventually drain into the East China Sea via the Yong River system. The region's dense population and industrial activity make effective wastewater treatment critical for protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and coastal water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent likely enters the Yong River basin, which flows through Ningbo and into the East China Sea. This coastal region supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries. Effective treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and pollution in the estuary, safeguarding water quality for both ecological and human uses.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Ninghai County, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province, China, near Xúxiákè Avenue in the Yuelong Subdistrict.
The plant serves a population of 120,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under typical wastewater management categories.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Yong River system, which ultimately flows into the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which mandate secondary treatment for urban wastewater. For plants serving over 100,000 people, stricter limits may apply to protect sensitive water bodies.
In China, wastewater treatment plants serving populations of this size are typically required to achieve at least secondary treatment, with many adopting advanced treatment to meet local water quality standards, especially in environmentally sensitive areas.
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