Overview
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 80,000 people in Gaocheng District, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China. It is an inland facility contributing to local water management.
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant is located in Gaocheng District, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China, serving a population of about 80,000. As an inland facility, it plays a role in managing municipal wastewater for this urban area within the broader Shijiazhuang metropolitan region. China's wastewater treatment standards are governed by the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits based on the receiving water body's sensitivity. For a plant serving 80,000 people, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet Class 1A or 1B standards, especially if discharging into sensitive waters. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local river or waterway within the Hai River basin, which ultimately flows into the Bohai Sea. This watershed supports agricultural and urban water uses downstream, making effective treatment important for protecting water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The plant is situated inland in Hebei Province, within the Hai River basin. The Hai River system drains into the Bohai Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. Effective wastewater treatment helps reduce eutrophication risks and supports the ecological health of downstream rivers and coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Gaocheng District, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 80,000 people in the Gaocheng District area.
The plant likely discharges into a local river within the Hai River basin, which flows into the Bohai Sea.
Plants in China must comply with the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits based on the receiving water body's sensitivity.
For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typical to meet Class 1A or 1B standards, especially if discharging into sensitive waters.
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