Overview
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant serves Gaocheng District, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 20,000.
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant is located in Gaocheng District, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 20,000 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under typical Chinese municipal wastewater management frameworks. As a plant in China, it operates under national standards such as the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for various pollutants. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Bohai Sea via the Hai River system. The Hai River basin is a major water system in northern China, supporting agriculture and urban water supply, and its water quality is critical for downstream ecosystems and coastal environments.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Hai River basin, which ultimately drains into the Bohai Sea. The Hai River system is heavily utilized for irrigation and municipal water supply, and its ecological health is vital for the region's aquatic biodiversity. The Bohai Sea receives nutrient loads from multiple rivers, contributing to eutrophication concerns in coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant is located in Gaocheng District, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China.
The plant serves a population of approximately 20,000 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Hai River basin, which eventually flows into the Bohai Sea.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants from municipal wastewater treatment plants.
For a plant of this scale in China, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet national discharge standards.
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