Daxi Cuo Water Environment Education Park Introduction
Daqi Cuo Water Environment Education Park was originally an abandoned lot next to the Tzu Wei Temple in Daqi Village. Through the Forward-looking Infrastructure Development Program approved by the Executive Yuan - Water Environment Improvement Plan, it aims to provide environmental education while also improving water quality and fostering ecology. The park covers an area of 0.65 hectares and is equipped with an underground gravel aeration oxidation tank with a daily processing capacity of 3,000 tons. It utilizes naturally occurring microorganisms in water to decompose pollutants, reducing biochemical oxygen demand by 66.1%, suspended solids by 79%, and ammonia nitrogen by 85% after treatment of domestic sewage. This natural purification method differs from traditional wastewater treatment plants that use coagulation and sedimentation; the process does not require the addition of chemicals, making it extremely environmentally friendly. Daqi Cuo Water Environment Education Park employs natural purification methods to improve water quality, developing environmental experience education that reflects local cultural and historical characteristics, water purification, and ecological construction. This promotes public awareness, ethics, and responsibility toward the environment, ultimately contributing to the construction of an inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable city. The park is equipped with sports facilities such as basketball, badminton, and tennis courts, as well as children's play equipment, environmental education classrooms, constructed wetlands, and birdwatching pavilions. It is the first multi-functional space in Chiayi City that integrates water quality purification, ecological conservation, environmental education, and recreational activities, and it is located along the bike route to the flower sea in the urban area, making it a suitable stop for visits.
