Overview
Zhejiang wastewater treatment plant serves Lucheng District, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population of 700,000. It is located within 50 km of the coast, discharging into the Oujiang River.
The Zhejiang wastewater treatment plant is located in Lucheng District, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, serving a population of 700,000. The plant is situated along the Oujiang River and lies within 50 km of the East China Sea coast, making its discharge significant for coastal water quality. As a large agglomeration serving over 150,000 people, the plant is expected to meet advanced treatment standards under China's national wastewater discharge regulations (GB 18918-2002). The designed capacity is 1. The plant operates under China's Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law, which mandates stringent effluent limits for facilities discharging into sensitive water bodies. The treated effluent is discharged into the Oujiang River, which flows into the East China Sea. This coastal discharge zone supports diverse marine life and is an important area for fisheries. The plant's performance directly affects downstream water quality and the ecological health of the estuary.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Oujiang River, which flows through Wenzhou and empties into the East China Sea. This coastal region supports a productive marine ecosystem, including spawning grounds for fish and migratory species. The estuary is ecologically sensitive, with tidal influences affecting pollutant dispersion. Proper treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect aquatic biodiversity in the receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Oujiang Road, Lucheng District, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, near the Oujiang River.
The plant serves a population of 700,000 in the Lucheng District of Wenzhou.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the Oujiang River, which flows into the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law and must comply with national discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), which require advanced treatment for large agglomerations.
For a plant of this scale in China, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is standard, and often tertiary treatment is required to meet strict effluent limits for sensitive coastal waters.
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