Overview
Beijing wastewater treatment plant serves Pinggu District, Beijing, China, with a population equivalent of 10,000. The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Beijing wastewater treatment plant is located in Beixin Zhuang Village, Pinggu District, Beijing, China. It serves a population equivalent of approximately 10,000, classifying it as a small-scale municipal facility within the broader Beijing wastewater infrastructure. 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 for conventional pollutants, nutrients, and pathogens. For facilities of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet Class 1-A or 1-B standards, depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually 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 urban water supply, and has faced challenges from pollution and water scarcity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Hai River basin, which ultimately flows into the Bohai Sea. The Bohai Sea is a semi-enclosed marginal sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient loading from upstream sources. The Hai River system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for irrigation and municipal use in the densely populated North China Plain.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Beixin Zhuang Village, Pinggu District, Beijing, China.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 10,000 people.
The plant discharges into local watercourses that are part of the Hai River basin, which flows into the Bohai Sea.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. For small-scale plants, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required.
The Hai River basin is a major water system in northern China, supporting agriculture, industry, and urban water supply. The Bohai Sea, its final destination, is ecologically sensitive due to limited water exchange and nutrient pollution risks.
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