Overview
Henan wastewater treatment plant serves Luanchuan County, Luoyang, Henan Province, China, with a population equivalent of 64,000. The plant discharges into local waterways within the Yellow River basin.
Henan wastewater treatment plant is located in Luanchuan County, Luoyang City, Henan Province, China. It serves a population equivalent of 64,000, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Chinese wastewater regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the municipal infrastructure for the region. Under China's national wastewater discharge standards, plants of this scale are typically required to meet Class 1-A or 1-B standards, which mandate secondary treatment with nutrient removal. It operates within the regulatory framework of China's Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law, which sets effluent limits for pollutants such as COD, BOD, ammonia nitrogen, and total phosphorus. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local rivers that ultimately flow into the Yellow River basin, a major water system in northern China. The receiving water body supports agricultural irrigation and industrial use downstream, and the plant's performance is critical to maintaining water quality in this densely populated region. Proper treatment helps protect aquatic ecosystems and downstream communities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Yellow River basin, which flows through Henan Province and eventually into the Bohai Sea. The Yellow River is a vital water source for agriculture and industry in northern China, but it faces challenges from pollution and sedimentation. The plant's effluent contributes to the river's nutrient load, and effective treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream aquatic habitats, including fish spawning grounds and migratory bird wetlands.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Luanchuan County, Luoyang City, Henan Province, China, at coordinates 33. 79 N, 111. 58 E.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 64,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local rivers that are part of the Yellow River basin, which flows through Henan Province and eventually reaches the Bohai Sea.
The plant operates under China's Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law and national discharge standards (e. g. , GB 18918-2002), which set effluent limits for pollutants like COD, BOD, ammonia nitrogen, and total phosphorus.
Plants of this scale in China are typically required to achieve Class 1-A or 1-B standards, which involve secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal to protect receiving water bodies.
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