Overview
Hebei wastewater treatment plant serves Handan, Hebei, China, with a population equivalent of 60,500. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, treating municipal sewage before discharge into local waterways.
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant is located in Linzhang County, Handan City, Hebei Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 60,500, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal facility within the region's wastewater infrastructure. The plant is situated in the North China Plain, an area with significant agricultural and industrial activity. The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002). This national regulation sets effluent limits for conventional pollutants, nutrients, and heavy metals, with requirements varying by discharge zone. For a facility serving this population, secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal is typical to meet Class 1-A or 1-B standards, depending on the sensitivity of the receiving water body. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local rivers that ultimately flow into the Hai He River system, which drains into the Bohai Sea. The Hai He basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for irrigation and industry. Proper treatment is crucial to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream ecosystems in the Bohai Sea.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Hai He River system, which flows through Hebei Province and Tianjin before reaching the Bohai Sea. The Bohai Sea is a semi-enclosed marginal sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution from upstream sources. The Hai He basin supports important fisheries and migratory bird habitats, and excessive nutrient loads can lead to algal blooms and hypoxia. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to maintain water quality and ecological balance in this region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Linzhang County, Handan City, Hebei Province, China, at coordinates 36.355 N, 114.620 E.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 60,500 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
Treated effluent is discharged into local rivers that are part of the Hai He River system, which ultimately flows into the Bohai Sea.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants based on the sensitivity of the receiving water body.
For a medium-sized agglomeration in China, secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal is typical to meet Class 1-A or 1-B standards, depending on local environmental requirements.
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