Overview
Hebei wastewater treatment plant serves Shenze County, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China, with a population equivalent of 55,000. The facility discharges into local waterways within the Hai River basin.
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant is located in Shenze County, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China. It serves a population equivalent of approximately 55,000 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Chinese wastewater regulations. China's wastewater treatment standards require secondary treatment for urban plants, with more stringent requirements for plants discharging into sensitive water bodies. It operates under China's national discharge standards (GB 18918-2002) which mandate pollutant removal for municipal wastewater. The plant discharges into local rivers that are part of the Hai River basin, which ultimately flows into the Bohai Sea. The Hai River basin is a major water system in northern China, supporting agricultural and industrial activities. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Hai River basin, which drains into the Bohai Sea. The Hai River system is heavily utilized for agriculture and industry, and its waters are ecologically sensitive due to high nutrient loads and industrial pollution. Effective treatment at this plant helps reduce the impact on downstream aquatic life and coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant is located in Shenze County, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 55,000 people.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Hai River basin, which ultimately flows into the Bohai Sea.
The plant operates under China's national discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), which set limits for pollutants like COD, BOD, and nutrients for municipal wastewater treatment plants.
In China, plants serving medium agglomerations (50,000-100,000 PE) typically require secondary treatment as a minimum, with tertiary treatment needed for discharge into sensitive water bodies.
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