Overview
Beijing wastewater treatment plant in Fangshan District serves 80,000 people. It operates under China's national wastewater standards for urban agglomerations.
The Beijing wastewater treatment plant is located in Fangshan District, Beijing, China, serving a population of approximately 80,000. As part of the capital's extensive wastewater infrastructure, this facility plays a key role in managing municipal sewage from the surrounding urban and suburban areas. The plant is expected to comply with China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002). For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet Class 1A or 1B standards, depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that eventually flow into the Hai River system, which drains into the Bohai Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in northern China. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and marine ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Hai River basin, which flows through Beijing and Tianjin before reaching the Bohai Sea. This watershed is ecologically sensitive, supporting fisheries and migratory bird habitats. Nutrient and pollutant removal are critical to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in the downstream marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Tian Ge Zhuang Village, Fangshan District, Beijing, China.
The plant serves approximately 80,000 people in the Fangshan area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Hai River basin, which ultimately flows into the Bohai Sea.
The plant must comply with China's GB 18918-2002 standard, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. For plants serving around 80,000 people, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required.
The Hai River basin is an important ecological corridor supporting fisheries and migratory birds. Proper treatment helps prevent pollution in the Bohai Sea.
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