Overview
Beijing wastewater treatment plant serves Tongzhou District, Beijing, China, with a population of 58,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards.
The Beijing wastewater treatment plant is located in Tongzhou District, Beijing, China, serving a population of approximately 58,000. As part of the municipal infrastructure, it plays a key role in managing wastewater from this urban area. Under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), plants serving populations of this scale are typically required to achieve secondary treatment or higher. The plant's treatment processes align with these regulatory expectations to ensure compliance with environmental protection goals. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually flow into the Hai River system, which drains into the Bohai Sea. This downstream connection underscores the plant's importance in protecting both local waterways and the broader marine environment from pollution.
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 ecologically sensitive due to industrial and urban pressures. Effective treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Tongzhou District, Beijing, China.
The plant serves approximately 58,000 people in the Tongzhou 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 treatment requirements based on population and receiving water sensitivity.
For agglomerations of this size, Chinese regulations typically mandate secondary treatment or higher to meet discharge standards and protect water quality.
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