Overview
Hebei wastewater treatment plant serves 36,000 people in Wuqiang County, Hengshui City, Hebei Province, China. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant is located in Wuqiang County, within Hengshui City, Hebei Province, China. Serving a population of 36,000, this facility is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the region. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and its operations are governed by China's national wastewater discharge standards, which set effluent quality requirements for treatment plants of this scale. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002). This standard mandates limits on biochemical oxygen demand, chemical oxygen demand, suspended solids, and nutrients. The plant's performance is subject to monitoring by local environmental authorities to ensure compliance with these regulations. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Bohai Sea via the Hai River system. The receiving waters support aquatic ecosystems and are used for agricultural and industrial purposes downstream. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in the region's rivers and contributes to the ecological health of the Bohai Sea basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Hai River basin, which flows through Hebei Province and eventually reaches the Bohai Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water source for agriculture and industry. The Bohai Sea is a semi-enclosed marginal sea with significant ecological and economic importance, including fisheries and shipping. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect marine biodiversity in this sensitive coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant is located in Wuqiang County, Hengshui City, Hebei Province, China. It serves the local population of approximately 36,000 residents.
The plant serves a population of 36,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Hai River basin, which flows into the Bohai Sea. By treating wastewater, it helps protect local rivers and the marine environment of the Bohai Sea from pollution.
The plant must comply with China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets limits on pollutants like BOD, COD, and nutrients. For a plant serving 36,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required.
China's wastewater treatment plants are regulated under national standards and monitored by local environmental protection bureaus. The Hebei plant is part of the country's efforts to improve water quality in the Hai River basin and reduce pollution entering the Bohai Sea.
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