Overview
Henan wastewater treatment plant serves Houzhang Village in Anyang, Henan Province, China, with a population equivalent of 519,000. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Henan wastewater treatment plant is located in Houzhang Village, Wenfeng District, Anyang, Henan Province, China. It serves a population equivalent of 519,000, classifying it as a large-scale municipal facility within the region's wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under China's national discharge standards, which mandate secondary treatment for urban wastewater. For a facility of this scale, advanced treatment may be required to meet local water quality targets, particularly in sensitive watersheds. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Hai River system, which flows into the Bohai Sea. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive, requiring careful management of nutrient and pollutant loads.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local waterways that feed into the Hai River basin, eventually reaching the Bohai Sea. This coastal ecosystem supports fisheries and migratory bird populations, making nutrient and contaminant control critical. The region's semi-arid climate and intensive agriculture further stress water resources, emphasizing the plant's role in maintaining downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Houzhang Village, Wenfeng District, Anyang, Henan Province, China, at coordinates 36.091 N, 114.413 E.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 519,000, making it a large-scale municipal facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Hai River basin, which flows into the Bohai Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater. Large facilities like this may also need to meet local water quality targets.
For a plant of this scale in China, secondary treatment is standard, and advanced treatment (e. g. , nutrient removal) is often required in sensitive watersheds to meet discharge limits.
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