Overview
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant serves Wei County in Handan, Hebei Province, China, with a population of 98,000. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant is located in Wei County, Handan City, Hebei Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 98,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal facility within the region's wastewater infrastructure. As a plant in China, it is subject to the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits based on the receiving water body's sensitivity. For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet Class 1-A or 1-B standards, especially if discharging into sensitive waters. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that eventually flows into the Hai River system, which drains into the Bohai Sea. The Hai River basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important agricultural and industrial region, making proper wastewater treatment critical for protecting downstream water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant is located inland in Hebei Province, within the Hai River basin. The Hai River system flows through densely populated areas and ultimately discharges into the Bohai Sea. This watershed supports significant agricultural irrigation and industrial water use, and its ecological health is sensitive to nutrient loading and pollutants. Effective treatment helps prevent eutrophication and protects the downstream marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant is located in Wei County, Handan City, Hebei Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 98,000 people, making it a medium-sized municipal facility.
The plant discharges into the Hai River basin, which flows into the Bohai Sea. Proper treatment protects the river system and downstream marine environment.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets effluent limits for municipal plants. For a facility serving 98,000 people, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet Class 1-A or 1-B standards.
For agglomerations of this scale, Chinese regulations generally mandate secondary biological treatment with nitrogen and phosphorus removal. Many plants also incorporate advanced treatment processes to achieve stricter discharge limits for sensitive water bodies.
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