Overview
Hebei wastewater treatment plant serves Pingxiang County in Hebei Province, China, with a population of 48,000. The facility operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant is located in Pingxiang County, Hebei Province, China, serving a population of approximately 48,000. As a municipal facility in a county-level city, it plays a key role in managing domestic wastewater for the local community. China's wastewater treatment regulations, including the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), set effluent limits for conventional pollutants and nutrients. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Hai River basin, which flows into the Bohai Sea. The plant's operation helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Hai River basin, a major water system in northern China that flows into the Bohai Sea. This coastal sea supports diverse marine life and is an important fishing ground. Effective treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect the ecological health of the receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant is located in Pingxiang County, Hebei Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 48,000 people in Pingxiang County and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Hai River basin, which ultimately flows into the Bohai Sea.
The plant operates under China's national discharge standard GB 18918-2002, which sets limits for pollutants like COD, BOD, ammonia, and phosphorus.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment with biological nutrient removal is typical to meet the national discharge standards and protect receiving waters.
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