Overview
Hebei wastewater treatment plant serves Wuji County, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China, with a population of 58,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards.
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant is located in Wuji County, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 58,000 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are subject to China's national wastewater discharge standards. The plant is expected to meet the requirements of China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002). For a facility serving around 58,000 people, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typical, and compliance with Class 1A or 1B standards is common for such agglomerations. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Hai River basin, which flows into the Bohai Sea. The Hai River system is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry. Proper treatment is crucial to protect downstream water quality and the sensitive coastal environment of the Bohai Sea.
Environmental context
The plant's effluent enters the local water network within the Hai River basin, which drains into the Bohai Sea. The Hai River system is a major waterway in northern China, supporting agriculture, industry, and ecosystems. The Bohai Sea is a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution and requiring stringent wastewater treatment to prevent eutrophication and protect marine biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant is located in Wuji County, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 58,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration.
Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Hai River basin, which ultimately flows into the Bohai Sea.
The plant must comply with China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which sets limits for pollutants like COD, BOD, and nutrients.
For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typical, often meeting Class 1A or 1B standards to protect sensitive water bodies.
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