Overview
Zhejiang wastewater treatment plant serves Xianju County in Zhejiang, China, with a population equivalent of 110,000. The facility discharges treated effluent into local water bodies within the Yongjiang River basin.
The Zhejiang wastewater treatment plant is located in Xianju County, Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province, China. It serves a population equivalent of 110,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater standards. As a municipal facility in China, the plant is subject to the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits based on receiving water sensitivity. For plants of this scale, secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal is typical to meet Class 1A or 1B standards, especially when discharging into sensitive water bodies. The plant's treated wastewater ultimately flows into the Yongjiang River system, which drains into the East China Sea near Ningbo. This coastal discharge zone supports important fisheries and estuarine ecosystems, making proper nutrient and pathogen removal critical for downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Yongjiang River basin, which flows through Zhejiang's coastal plain before entering the East China Sea. The downstream estuary supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. Nutrient loading from upstream sources can contribute to eutrophication in coastal waters, so advanced treatment is essential for protecting marine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Xianju County, Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province, China, along Chuancheng South Road.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 110,000 people.
Treated effluent is discharged into the Yongjiang River system, which flows into the East China Sea near Ningbo.
The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits based on receiving water sensitivity.
Plants of this scale in China typically employ secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal to meet Class 1A or 1B standards, especially when discharging into sensitive coastal waters.
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