Overview
Hebei wastewater treatment plant serves Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China, treating wastewater for approximately 18,000 people. The facility operates under China's national wastewater standards.
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant is located in Shijiazhuang, the capital of Hebei Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 18,000 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized municipal facility. The plant is situated in the Yuhua District, an urban area of Shijiazhuang. As a Chinese wastewater treatment facility, the plant operates under the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002). This standard sets effluent limits for key pollutants and requires appropriate treatment levels based on the receiving water's environmental sensitivity. For plants serving populations around 18,000, secondary treatment is typically expected, with potential additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive waters. The plant discharges into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Hai River basin. The Hai River system flows into the Bohai Sea, a semi-enclosed marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean. The region faces challenges from industrial and agricultural runoff, making proper wastewater treatment crucial for protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and coastal water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local drainage network, which flows into the Hai River system and eventually reaches the Bohai Sea. The Bohai Sea is a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it vulnerable to nutrient pollution and eutrophication. The Hai River basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for irrigation and industry, so effective wastewater treatment is essential to maintain ecological balance and prevent harmful algal blooms.
Frequently asked questions
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant is located in Shijiazhuang, the capital of Hebei Province, China. Its address is on Lijiang Road, Yuhua District, Shijiazhuang.
The plant serves approximately 18,000 people, making it a small to medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local drainage network, which flows into the Hai River system and ultimately reaches the Bohai Sea.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. For plants serving around 18,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible additional nutrient removal for sensitive receiving waters.
The plant helps protect the Hai River basin and the Bohai Sea from pollution. The Bohai Sea is ecologically sensitive due to limited water exchange, so effective treatment reduces nutrient loading and supports aquatic life.
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