Overview
Beijing wastewater treatment plant in Fangshan District serves 35,000 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 35,000. As part of the municipal infrastructure in the capital region, it plays a key role in managing domestic wastewater from the surrounding urban area. The plant operates under China's national discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), which mandate secondary treatment for urban wastewater plants. For agglomerations of this scale, typical treatment includes biological processes and disinfection to meet local water quality requirements. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Hai River system, which flows into the Bohai Sea. The receiving waters support aquatic ecosystems and are used for agricultural irrigation downstream, making proper treatment essential for environmental protection.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Hai River basin, which flows through northern China and empties into the Bohai Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical water source for agriculture and industry. Effective wastewater treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream ecosystems and coastal waters from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Fangshan District, Beijing, China, at Kangning Road, Changyang Town.
The plant serves approximately 35,000 people in the Fangshan area.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Hai River basin, which ultimately flows into the Bohai Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), which set effluent limits for pollutants and require secondary treatment for urban plants.
For agglomerations of this size, typical treatment includes primary sedimentation, biological treatment (such as activated sludge), and disinfection to meet Class 1A or 1B standards under GB 18918-2002.
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