Overview
Hebei wastewater treatment plant serves Tangshan, Hebei, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population served of 101,100. It operates under China's national wastewater regulations.
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant is located in Tangshan, Hebei Province, China, serving a population of approximately 101,100. The plant is situated in a region known for its industrial activity and proximity to the Bohai Sea. The plant's scale indicates it is a medium-sized facility. Under China's national wastewater standards, such plants are expected to meet secondary treatment requirements, with potential for advanced treatment in sensitive areas. The plant discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Bohai Sea. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is an important fishing ground, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for protecting water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local rivers and streams that drain into the Bohai Sea, a semi-enclosed marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean. The Bohai Sea supports a rich marine ecosystem, including fisheries and migratory bird habitats. Effective treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect coastal water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant is located in Tangshan, Hebei Province, China, at coordinates 39.462000 N, 118.648000 E.
The Hebei plant serves a population of approximately 101,100 people.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that eventually flow into the Bohai Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which mandate secondary treatment for facilities of this scale, with potential for tertiary treatment in environmentally sensitive areas.
In China, plants serving populations around 100,000 typically employ secondary biological treatment processes such as activated sludge, often followed by disinfection, to meet national discharge standards.
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