Overview
Hebei wastewater treatment plant serves Xian County, Hebei, China, with a population equivalent of 58,000. The facility operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant is located in Xian County, Hebei Province, China, serving a population of approximately 58,000. The facility is situated in a region characterized by a temperate continental climate and is part of the Hai River basin, which ultimately drains into the Bohai Sea. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it is expected to comply with China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which mandates secondary treatment with nutrient removal for plants of this scale. The regulatory framework ensures that treated effluent meets Class 1A or 1B standards depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The treated wastewater from the plant is discharged into local waterways that feed into the Hai River system, which flows into the Bohai Sea. The Hai River basin is an important ecological and economic region, supporting agriculture, industry, and urban water supply. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Hai River basin, which flows through Hebei Province and ultimately reaches the Bohai Sea. The Bohai Sea is a semi-enclosed marginal sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The Hai River system supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical water resource for the region. The plant's operations help mitigate eutrophication risks in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Xian County, Hebei Province, China, near the Xian County Second Middle School on Shuiyuan Road.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 58,000 people.
Treated wastewater from the plant is discharged into local waterways within the Hai River basin, which flows into the Bohai Sea.
The plant operates under China's GB 18918-2002 standard, which requires secondary treatment with nutrient removal for plants of this scale.
The plant's discharge enters the Hai River basin, which drains into the Bohai Sea, a semi-enclosed sea sensitive to nutrient pollution. The plant helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems.
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