Overview
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant serves Tangshan City in Hebei Province, China, with a population equivalent of 258,000. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and operates under China's national wastewater regulations.
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant is located in the Caofeidian District of Tangshan City, Hebei Province, China. It serves a population equivalent of 258,000, placing it in the category of a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards. The plant's designed capacity is 1. As a facility in China, the plant operates under the national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002) and the Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law. For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required, especially in environmentally sensitive areas. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Bohai Sea via the Luan River system or nearby coastal waters. The Bohai Sea is a semi-enclosed marginal sea that supports fisheries, aquaculture, and maritime transport. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect marine biodiversity in this ecologically and economically important water body.
Environmental context
The Hebei plant is situated in the Caofeidian District, a coastal area near the Bohai Sea. The treated effluent likely enters the Luan River system or directly into Bohai Sea via local waterways. The Bohai Sea is a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it vulnerable to nutrient pollution and algal blooms. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall nutrient load, and its treatment level is essential for maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant is located in the Caofeidian District of Tangshan City, Hebei Province, China.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 258,000 people.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately flows into the Bohai Sea via the Luan River system or nearby coastal waters.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002) and the Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law, which set limits on pollutants and require appropriate treatment levels based on the receiving water body.
For agglomerations of this scale in China, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required, especially in environmentally sensitive areas like the Bohai Sea basin.
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