Overview
Beijing wastewater treatment plant serves Shunyi District, Beijing, China, with a population of 30,000. The facility is located inland, over 50 km from the coast, and discharges into local water bodies.
The Beijing wastewater treatment plant is located in Shunyi District, Beijing, China, serving a population of approximately 30,000. The facility is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for this suburban area of the capital. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary treatment as a minimum for urban wastewater. The facility's treatment process and capacity are aligned with these regulations, ensuring compliance with environmental protection laws. The treated effluent is discharged into local rivers that eventually flow into the Hai River system, which drains into the Bohai Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water resources, making effective treatment essential for downstream ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local watercourses that are part of the Hai River basin, which ultimately flows into the Bohai Sea. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and is used for irrigation and industrial water supply. Effective treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect the ecological balance of the downstream marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Shunyi District, Beijing, China, near Tianshu East Road in the Tiejianying Village area.
The plant serves approximately 30,000 people in the Shunyi District of Beijing.
The treated effluent is discharged into local rivers that are part of the Hai River basin, which eventually flows into the Bohai Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which mandate secondary treatment for urban wastewater to protect water quality.
For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is standard under Chinese regulations, often including biological processes to reduce organic pollutants and nutrients.
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