Overview
Hebei wastewater treatment plant serves Yuanshi County in Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China, with a population equivalent of 181,000. The facility operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant is located in Qianxian Township, Yuanshi County, within the Shijiazhuang prefecture of Hebei Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 181,000 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese municipal wastewater management frameworks. As a facility in China, the plant is subject to the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for conventional pollutants, nutrients, and pathogens. For plants serving populations over 100,000, Class 1-A or 1-B standards typically apply, requiring biological treatment with nutrient removal. The plant's operational details are consistent with national norms for facilities of this scale. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Hai River basin, which ultimately drains into the Bohai Sea. The Hai River system supports agricultural irrigation, industrial water supply, and aquatic habitats. Proper treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream ecosystems in the Bohai Sea, a semi-enclosed water body sensitive to nutrient loading.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Hai River basin, a major water system in northern China that flows through Hebei Province and Tianjin before emptying into the Bohai Sea. The Bohai Sea is a semi-enclosed marginal sea with limited water exchange, making it vulnerable to nutrient pollution from upstream sources. The Hai River basin supports extensive agriculture and urban centers, and its water quality directly affects coastal fisheries and marine biodiversity. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus loads that can cause algal blooms and hypoxia in the Bohai Sea.
Frequently asked questions
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant is located in Qianxian Township, Yuanshi County, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China.
The plant serves a population of approximately 181,000 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Hai River basin, which flows through Hebei and Tianjin before reaching the Bohai Sea.
The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002). For plants serving over 100,000 people, Class 1-A or 1-B standards are typically required, mandating biological treatment with nutrient removal.
The Bohai Sea is a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it susceptible to eutrophication from nutrient pollution. Effective treatment at plants like Hebei reduces nitrogen and phosphorus loads, protecting coastal ecosystems and fisheries.
Nearby plants