Overview
Beijing wastewater treatment plant in Changping District serves 11,000 people. It operates under China's national wastewater standards, contributing to local water quality management.
The Beijing wastewater treatment plant is located in Changping District, Beijing, China, serving a population of approximately 11,000. The facility is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the area, addressing local sanitation needs. As a small to medium-scale plant, it plays a role in managing wastewater from the community. Under China's national wastewater regulations, plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards to protect receiving waters. The plant's discharge ultimately flows into the local river network, which drains into the Hai River basin and eventually reaches the Bohai Sea. This connection underscores the importance of effective treatment to minimize environmental impact on downstream ecosystems and coastal waters.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local waterways that are part of the Hai River basin, which flows into the Bohai Sea. This coastal sea supports diverse marine life and is an important fishing ground. Effective wastewater treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and pollution, protecting aquatic habitats and water quality in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Changping District, Beijing, China, at Yangjiao Road, Xinglongkou Village.
The plant serves approximately 11,000 people in the Changping District area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Hai River basin, which ultimately flows into the Bohai Sea.
In China, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002). Plants serving populations around 11,000 are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards.
The plant helps protect the Hai River basin and Bohai Sea from pollution by treating wastewater before discharge, reducing nutrient loads and safeguarding aquatic ecosystems.
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