Overview
Hebei wastewater treatment plant serves Tangshan, Hebei, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 103,000. It operates under China's national wastewater regulations.
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant is located in Tangshan, Hebei Province, China, serving a population equivalent of 103,000. The facility is situated in the urban area of Fengnan District, contributing to the region's wastewater management infrastructure. With a designed capacity of 1.00, the plant is expected to meet the treatment needs of its service area. Under China's national wastewater standards, plants of this scale are typically required to achieve secondary or advanced treatment to protect water quality. The plant plays a role in the local sanitation network. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Bohai Sea via the Luan River system. This coastal discharge point is ecologically significant, as the Bohai Sea supports diverse marine life and is an important fishing ground. Proper treatment helps mitigate nutrient and pollutant loads to the marine environment.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Luan River basin, which flows into the Bohai Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange. The Bohai Sea supports important fisheries and aquaculture, and is sensitive to eutrophication from nutrient inputs. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to protect these coastal ecosystems and maintain water quality for human use.
Frequently asked questions
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant is located in Fengnan District, Tangshan, Hebei Province, China, at coordinates 39.524°N, 118.062°E.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 103,000 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Luan River system and ultimately reaches the Bohai Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which set limits on pollutants such as COD, BOD, and nutrients. Plants serving over 100,000 people are typically required to achieve secondary or advanced treatment.
The plant helps protect the Bohai Sea from excessive nutrient and pollutant loads, supporting marine biodiversity and coastal water quality in a region important for fisheries and aquaculture.
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