Overview
Hebei wastewater treatment plant serves Jing County, Hebei, China, with a population of 75,000. The facility operates under China's national wastewater standards for medium-sized agglomerations.
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant is located in Jing County (景县), within the Hengshui prefecture of Hebei Province, China. Serving a population of approximately 75,000, the plant is classified as a medium-sized municipal facility under Chinese wastewater regulations. As a plant in China, it is subject to the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for conventional pollutants, nutrients, and pathogens. For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required, especially if the receiving water body is in a sensitive area. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Bohai Sea via the Hai River system. The Hai River basin is a major water system in northern China, supporting agriculture and urban water supply, and its ecological health is critical for the region's sustainability.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Hai River basin, which drains into the Bohai Sea. The Hai River system is heavily utilized for irrigation and industrial water supply, and its downstream reaches support diverse aquatic life. The Bohai Sea is a semi-enclosed marginal sea with significant ecological and economic importance, including fisheries and shipping. Nutrient loading from upstream sources can contribute to eutrophication in coastal zones.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Donghuan Road in Jing County (景县), within Hengshui City, Hebei Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 75,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Hai River basin, which ultimately flows into the Bohai Sea.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. For plants serving around 75,000 people, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required.
The Hai River basin supports agriculture and urban water supply in northern China. Its downstream reaches flow into the Bohai Sea, a semi-enclosed sea important for fisheries and marine biodiversity.
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