Overview
Beijing wastewater treatment plant serves 320,000 people in Chaoyang District, Beijing, China. It operates under national environmental regulations for municipal wastewater.
The Beijing wastewater treatment plant is located in Chaoyang District, Beijing, China, serving a population of approximately 320,000. It is part of the city's extensive municipal wastewater infrastructure, which manages effluent from residential and commercial sources in the capital region. As a large agglomeration serving over 150,000 people, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under China's national wastewater discharge regulations. The facility's treatment processes are designed to comply with the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which sets limits for key pollutants to protect receiving waters. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Hai River system, which flows into the Bohai Sea. The Hai River basin is a critical water resource for northern China, supporting agriculture, industry, and ecosystems. Proper treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, safeguarding downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Hai River basin, which flows through Beijing and Tianjin before reaching the Bohai Sea. The Hai River system is heavily regulated due to water scarcity and pollution concerns, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for irrigation and industry. Downstream, the Bohai Sea is a semi-enclosed water body that experiences eutrophication risks from nutrient inputs, making advanced treatment essential for ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Chaoyang District, Beijing, China, near the Shunhuang Road area in Sunhe Township.
The plant serves approximately 320,000 people in the Chaoyang District and surrounding areas of Beijing.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Hai River basin, which ultimately flows into the Bohai Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, specifically GB 18918-2002, which sets pollutant limits for municipal wastewater treatment plants.
For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is standard, with many facilities also incorporating advanced treatment to meet stricter discharge limits for sensitive water bodies.
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