Overview
Hebei wastewater treatment plant serves Quyang County in Hebei Province, China, with a population equivalent of 62,000. The facility operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant is located in Diaoyutai Community, Quyang County, Baoding City, Hebei Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 62,000 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for Chinese municipal wastewater infrastructure. Under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), plants serving this population tier are typically required to achieve at least secondary treatment with nutrient removal in sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national effluent limits. The treated wastewater from this facility discharges into local waterways that ultimately flow into the Hai River basin, which drains into the Bohai Sea. The Hai River system is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agricultural and industrial use in the North China Plain.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Hai River basin, a major water system in northern China that flows into the Bohai Sea. The downstream environment includes agricultural and urban areas, and the Bohai Sea is a semi-enclosed water body with sensitive marine ecosystems. Effective treatment is crucial to prevent eutrophication and protect coastal fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant is located in Diaoyutai Community, Quyang County, Baoding City, Hebei Province, China.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 62,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater facility.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Hai River basin, which ultimately flows into the Bohai Sea.
The plant operates under China's GB 18918-2002 standard, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. For plants serving over 50,000 people, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required in sensitive areas.
The discharge enters the Hai River basin, a critical water source for agriculture and industry in northern China. The Bohai Sea, its final destination, supports important fisheries and marine biodiversity, making effective wastewater treatment essential.
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