Overview
Zhejiang wastewater treatment plant serves Longyou County in Zhejiang Province, China, with a population of 4,000. The plant discharges into local waterways under China's national wastewater standards.
The Zhejiang wastewater treatment plant is located in Longyou County, Zhejiang Province, China, serving a population of approximately 4,000 people. The facility is situated in the rural area of Yeshe, Hengshan Town, and is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the region. As a small-scale plant, it operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater. Facilities of this size typically employ biological treatment methods to meet regulatory requirements. The plant discharges treated effluent into local rivers that eventually flow into the East China Sea. The receiving water bodies support aquatic life and are used for agricultural irrigation downstream. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality in this densely populated region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent likely enters the Qu River system, which flows through Zhejiang Province and eventually reaches the East China Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for agriculture and fisheries. The region's subtropical climate with heavy rainfall can increase runoff and pollutant loads, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Yeshe, Hengshan Town, Longyou County, Zhejiang Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 4,000 people in the local community.
The treated effluent is discharged into local rivers that flow through the Qu River system and eventually reach the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which mandate secondary treatment for urban wastewater to protect water quality.
Small plants serving around 4,000 people typically use biological treatment processes such as activated sludge or sequencing batch reactors to meet secondary treatment standards.
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