Overview
Hainan wastewater treatment plant serves Hele Town, Wanning City, Hainan Province, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population served of 10,000. It is located within 50 km of the coast, discharging into local water bodies.
The Hainan wastewater treatment plant is located in Hele Town, Wanning City, Hainan Province, China. The plant is situated within 50 km of the coast, indicating its proximity to marine environments. As a small-scale facility in China, the plant operates under national wastewater discharge standards, which typically require secondary treatment for urban wastewater. Chinese regulations mandate compliance with the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets limits on key pollutants. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local rivers or streams that flow into the South China Sea. This coastal proximity means the plant plays a role in protecting downstream marine ecosystems from nutrient pollution and other contaminants. Proper operation is essential to maintain water quality in the surrounding watershed.
Environmental context
The plant is located in Hainan Province, an island region with a tropical climate and diverse coastal ecosystems. Treated wastewater likely enters local waterways that drain into the South China Sea, a major marine basin supporting coral reefs, mangroves, and fisheries. The plant's coastal proximity underscores the importance of effective treatment to prevent eutrophication and protect sensitive marine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Hele Town, Wanning City, Hainan Province, China.
The plant serves a population of approximately 10,000 people.
Treated wastewater from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that eventually flow into the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, specifically the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent quality limits.
For small agglomerations like this, Chinese regulations typically require secondary biological treatment to meet national discharge standards, often including activated sludge processes.
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