Overview
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant serves Fengfeng Mining District in Handan, Hebei, China, treating wastewater from an estimated population of 50,000. It plays a key role in local water management.
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant is located in Fengfeng Mining District, Handan, Hebei, China, serving a population of approximately 50,000. The facility is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the district, which is situated in the eastern foothills of the Taihang Mountains. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary treatment as a baseline. For plants of this scale, compliance with the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002) is typical, with effluent limits tailored to the receiving water body's environmental sensitivity. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Hai River basin, which flows into the Bohai Sea. The plant's operation helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality in the region, which faces challenges from industrial and agricultural runoff.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Hai River basin, which flows through Hebei and Tianjin before reaching the Bohai Sea. This coastal sea is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life and important fisheries. The watershed also provides water for irrigation and urban use, making effective treatment critical for both human and ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant is located in Fengfeng Mining District, Handan, Hebei, China, at coordinates 36.415 N, 114.204 E.
The Hebei plant serves an estimated population of 50,000 people in the Fengfeng Mining District.
The treated effluent from the Hebei plant is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Hai River basin, which ultimately flows into the Bohai Sea.
The Hebei plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, specifically the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits based on the receiving water body's classification.
For a plant serving 50,000 people in China, secondary treatment is typically required as a minimum. Depending on the sensitivity of the receiving water body, tertiary treatment may be mandated to meet stricter nutrient removal standards.
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