Overview
The Zhejiang wastewater treatment plant serves Luqiao District, Taizhou, in Zhejiang Province, China. It handles a population of 260,000 and is located within 50 km of the coast, discharging into the East China Sea.
The Zhejiang wastewater treatment plant is located in Luqiao District, Taizhou, Zhejiang Province, China. It serves a population of 260,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations. The plant is situated near the coast, within 50 km of the East China Sea. Chinese wastewater treatment plants of this scale are typically required to meet national discharge standards, which often include secondary or advanced treatment. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating a substantial infrastructure to handle the wastewater from the served population. The treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into local waterways that eventually flow into the East China Sea. This coastal discharge requires careful management to protect marine ecosystems and coastal water quality. The plant plays a key role in reducing pollution loads to the receiving waters, supporting both environmental health and compliance with regional water quality goals.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the East China Sea, a marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean that supports diverse marine life including fisheries and migratory species. The coastal waters near Zhejiang are influenced by tidal flows and seasonal monsoons, which affect pollutant dispersion. Protecting this marine environment requires effective treatment to minimize nutrient and contaminant loads, especially given the plant's proximity to the coast.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Luqiao District, Taizhou, Zhejiang Province, China, at the address: 十路线, 路桥区, 台州市, 浙江省, 318050.
The plant serves a population of 260,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that eventually flow into the East China Sea, given its location within 50 km of the coast.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which set limits on pollutants for municipal wastewater treatment plants. Plants of this scale are typically required to achieve secondary or advanced treatment to meet these standards.
For large agglomerations like this, Chinese regulations often mandate secondary treatment with nutrient removal, and in sensitive coastal areas, advanced treatment may be required to protect marine water quality.
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