Overview
Hebei wastewater treatment plant serves 48,000 people in 马圈村, 新河县, 河北省, China. The facility operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Hebei wastewater treatment plant is located in 马圈村, 新河县, within 河北省, China. It serves a population of approximately 48,000, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal facility in the region. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the local water management infrastructure. As a Chinese wastewater treatment facility, it operates under the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002). For a plant serving around 48,000 people, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet Class 1-A or 1-B standards, depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant's design and operational practices align with these regulatory expectations. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Bohai Sea via the Hai River system. The region's water bodies support agricultural irrigation and aquatic ecosystems, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Hai River basin, which flows through Hebei Province and into the Bohai Sea. The downstream environment includes agricultural areas and wetlands that rely on adequate water quality. The Bohai Sea is a semi-enclosed marginal sea with significant ecological importance, supporting fisheries and marine biodiversity. Proper wastewater treatment helps mitigate eutrophication and protects the coastal ecosystem from nutrient pollution.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in 马圈村, 新河县, 河北省, China. It serves the local population of approximately 48,000 people.
The plant serves a population of 48,000, making it a medium-sized municipal facility in Hebei Province.
The plant discharges into the Hai River basin, which flows into the Bohai Sea. Proper treatment protects downstream water quality in the basin and the coastal environment.
The plant operates under China's GB 18918-2002 standard, which sets discharge limits for municipal wastewater. For a plant of this size, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet Class 1-A or 1-B standards.
Plants serving around 48,000 people in China generally employ secondary biological treatment processes such as activated sludge, often with additional nutrient removal to meet stringent discharge standards for sensitive water bodies.
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