Overview
Beijing wastewater treatment plant in Daxing District, Beijing, serves approximately 42,000 people. It operates under China's national wastewater standards for urban agglomerations.
The Beijing wastewater treatment plant is located in Sunge Village, Daxing District, Beijing, China. It serves a population of approximately 42,000, classifying it as a medium-scale municipal facility within the greater Beijing metropolitan area. As a plant in China, it operates under the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits based on receiving water sensitivity. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required, especially in water-sensitive regions like Beijing's watershed. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Hai River system, which flows into the Bohai Sea. This downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological and economic resource for northern China.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local tributaries of the Hai River basin, which flows through Hebei Province and Tianjin before reaching the Bohai Sea. The Bohai Sea is a semi-enclosed marginal sea that supports fisheries and migratory bird habitats. The watershed faces pressures from urbanization and industrial activity, making effective wastewater treatment critical for water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Sunge Village, Daxing District, Beijing, China.
The plant serves approximately 42,000 people.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Hai River basin, ultimately reaching the Bohai Sea.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants based on the sensitivity of the receiving water body.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal is standard, especially in water-sensitive areas like Beijing.
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