Overview
Zhejiang wastewater treatment plant serves Xiangshan County, Zhejiang, China, with a population equivalent of 110,000. The facility has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and is located within 50 km of the coast.
The Zhejiang wastewater treatment plant is located in Xiangshan County, within the city of Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China. It serves a population equivalent of 110,000, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category. The plant's address is near Hengda River and Tian'an Road in Dandong Subdistrict. As a Chinese wastewater facility, it operates under national standards such as the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002). For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required, especially given its coastal proximity. The designed capacity is reported as 1.00, though the unit is unspecified. Given its location in Xiangshan County, treated effluent likely discharges into a local river or directly into the East China Sea. The region is part of the Yangtze River Delta coastal zone, supporting diverse aquatic life and important fisheries. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and marine ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in Xiangshan County, part of the coastal region of Zhejiang Province, within the East China Sea watershed. Treated effluent likely flows into local rivers such as the Hengda River, which drain into the East China Sea. This coastal area supports important fisheries and marine biodiversity, making effective wastewater treatment critical to prevent eutrophication and protect aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Xiangshan County, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province, China, near the Hengda River and Tian'an Road in Dandong Subdistrict.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 110,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration.
The treated effluent likely discharges into local rivers such as the Hengda River, which flow into the East China Sea, given the plant's coastal proximity.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required.
For a plant of this size in China, secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal is standard, often including processes like activated sludge or A2O to meet Class 1A or 1B discharge standards.
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