Overview
Hebei wastewater treatment plant serves Wucheng County in Dezhou, Shandong, China, with a population of 69,700. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant is located in Wucheng County, Dezhou, Shandong Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 69,700, placing it in the medium-sized agglomeration category for Chinese municipal wastewater infrastructure. As a plant in China, it must comply with the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for COD, BOD, ammonia nitrogen, and total phosphorus. For plants serving populations over 50,000, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required, especially in sensitive watersheds. The plant discharges into local waterways that eventually drain into the Hai River basin, which flows into the Bohai Sea. The region is part of the North China Plain, an area facing water scarcity and pollution challenges. Proper treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water reuse for agriculture and industry.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Hai River system, which flows through the North China Plain and ultimately discharges into the Bohai Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive due to industrial and agricultural runoff. The Bohai Sea is a semi-enclosed water body with limited water exchange, making it vulnerable to nutrient pollution and algal blooms.
Frequently asked questions
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant is located in Wucheng County, Dezhou, Shandong Province, China.
The plant serves a population of approximately 69,700 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Hai River basin, which flows into the Bohai Sea.
The plant must comply with China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. For plants serving over 50,000 people, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required.
Plants of this scale in China usually employ secondary biological treatment processes such as activated sludge, often with additional nutrient removal to meet the GB 18918-2002 standards.
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