Overview
Zhejiang wastewater treatment plant serves Yuhuan City, Zhejiang Province, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 180,000. It operates under China's national wastewater regulations.
The Zhejiang wastewater treatment plant is located in Yuhuan City, within Taizhou Prefecture, Zhejiang Province, China. It serves a population equivalent of 180,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards. The plant is situated in a coastal region, within 50 km of the coast, and its operations are critical for protecting local water bodies. The plant is designed with a capacity of 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per day or similar unit). Under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), plants serving populations over 100,000 are typically required to achieve secondary treatment or higher, with nutrient removal in sensitive areas. The plant's regulatory compliance is overseen by local environmental protection bureaus. The treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into a local river or directly into the East China Sea, given its coastal proximity. The receiving water body supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a broader watershed that drains into the East China Sea. Effective treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect marine ecosystems in this densely populated and industrially active region.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the coastal watershed of Zhejiang Province, with treated effluent likely discharging into a local river that flows into the East China Sea. The downstream environment includes estuarine and marine habitats that support fisheries and migratory species. Nutrient loading from untreated or inadequately treated wastewater could contribute to algal blooms and hypoxia in coastal waters, making advanced treatment important for ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The Zhejiang wastewater treatment plant is located in Yuhuan City, Taizhou Prefecture, Zhejiang Province, China.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 180,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards.
Given its coastal proximity (within 50 km of the coast), the treated effluent likely discharges into a local river or directly into the East China Sea, subject to national discharge standards.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002) and is overseen by local environmental protection bureaus. Large agglomerations like this typically require secondary treatment with nutrient removal in sensitive areas.
Under Chinese regulations, plants serving over 100,000 population equivalent are generally required to achieve at least secondary treatment, with advanced treatment (tertiary) often mandated in environmentally sensitive or coastal zones to protect water quality.
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