Overview
Hebei wastewater treatment plant serves 50,000 people in Nanpi County, Cangzhou, Hebei, China. It operates under China's national wastewater standards for municipal facilities.
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant is located in Nanpi County, Cangzhou, Hebei Province, China, serving a population of approximately 50,000. The facility is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the region, which falls under China's national discharge standards and local environmental regulations. Plants of this scale in China typically employ secondary biological treatment to meet the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002). The facility's capacity and operational status align with typical requirements for medium-sized agglomerations in the region. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Bohai Sea via the Hai River system. This coastal drainage makes proper nutrient removal important to protect the marine environment of Bohai Bay, which supports fisheries and aquaculture.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Hai River basin, which discharges into Bohai Bay in the Bohai Sea. This semi-enclosed sea is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life and important fisheries. Nutrient loading from upstream sources can contribute to eutrophication in coastal waters, making effective treatment crucial for downstream ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Nanpi County, Cangzhou, Hebei Province, China, with coordinates 38.046 N, 116.754 E.
The plant serves approximately 50,000 people in the Nanpi County area of Cangzhou.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Hai River basin, which ultimately flows into Bohai Bay in the Bohai Sea.
The plant must comply with China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets limits on pollutants like COD, BOD, and nutrients.
For a medium-sized agglomeration of 50,000 people, secondary biological treatment (such as activated sludge) is standard, often with nutrient removal to meet Class 1A or 1B discharge standards.
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