Overview
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant serves Yutian County in Tangshan, Hebei Province, China, with a population equivalent of 26,000. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant is located in Yutian County, Tangshan, Hebei Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 26,000 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category. The plant is part of the municipal infrastructure for the region, which is situated in the North China Plain near the Bohai Sea. As a facility in China, the plant is subject to the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for various pollutants. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required, especially in sensitive areas. It is expected to meet the applicable standards. The treated wastewater from the plant likely discharges into local waterways that eventually drain into the Bohai Sea, a semi-enclosed marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for local fisheries and agriculture. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream ecosystems and water quality.
Environmental context
The area drains into the Luan River system or other tributaries flowing into the Bohai Sea. The Bohai Sea is a shallow, semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution from agricultural and urban runoff. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall nutrient load, and effective treatment is crucial to prevent eutrophication and maintain the health of coastal ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant is located in Yutian County, Tangshan, Hebei Province, China.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 26,000 people.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local waterways that eventually flow into the Bohai Sea, a semi-enclosed sea sensitive to nutrient pollution.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. For plants serving 26,000 people, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required.
The plant helps protect the Bohai Sea ecosystem by treating wastewater before discharge, reducing the risk of eutrophication and safeguarding aquatic life and local fisheries.
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