Overview
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant serves Nanhe District in Hebei, China, with a population equivalent of 47,000. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant is located in Nanhe District, Hebei Province, China, serving a population of approximately 47,000. The plant is situated in the North China Plain, an area with significant agricultural and industrial activity. As a municipal facility, it plays a key role in managing wastewater from the local community. Under China's national wastewater regulations, plants serving populations of this scale are typically required to meet Class 1-A or 1-B discharge standards under the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002). These standards mandate secondary treatment with nutrient removal for sensitive water bodies. The regulatory framework ensures baseline treatment requirements are met. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Bohai Sea via the Hai River system. The Hai River basin is a major water system in northern China, supporting agriculture, industry, and urban water supply. The plant's operations contribute to protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in this densely populated region.
Environmental context
The plant's receiving waters are part of the Hai River basin, which flows through Hebei Province and Tianjin before reaching the Bohai Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical water resource for northern China. The Bohai Sea is a semi-enclosed marginal sea with significant ecological and economic importance, including fisheries and shipping. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect marine biodiversity in this sensitive coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Nanhe District, Hebei Province, China, near Zuolizhao Village on Heyang Street.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 47,000 people in the Nanhe District area.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Hai River basin, which ultimately flows into the Bohai Sea.
The plant operates under China's GB 18918-2002 standard, which requires secondary treatment and nutrient removal for plants serving populations over 10,000.
The plant helps protect the Hai River basin and Bohai Sea from pollution, supporting aquatic ecosystems and regional water quality.
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