Overview
Henan wastewater treatment plant serves 270,000 people in Pingdingshan, Henan Province, China. The facility discharges treated effluent into local water bodies under national environmental regulations.
The Henan wastewater treatment plant is located in the Xinhua District of Pingdingshan, a city in Henan Province, China. The facility serves an estimated population of 270,000, classifying it as a large-scale municipal treatment plant within the region. As a Chinese wastewater treatment facility, the plant operates under the national discharge standards set by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment. For plants serving populations over 100,000, Chinese regulations typically require advanced treatment to meet Class 1A or 1B standards, which include nutrient removal to protect receiving waters. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local rivers that ultimately flow into the Huai River basin, a major water system in eastern China. The Huai River supports agricultural irrigation, industrial use, and aquatic ecosystems, making proper treatment essential for downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local waterways that drain into the Huai River basin, which flows through Henan and Anhui provinces before reaching the Yellow Sea. The Huai River watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for millions of people. Effective nutrient removal at this plant helps prevent eutrophication in downstream lakes and reservoirs, maintaining ecological balance in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Xinhua District of Pingdingshan, Henan Province, China, near Longmen Avenue.
The plant serves approximately 270,000 people, making it a large-scale municipal treatment facility.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Huai River basin, eventually reaching the Yellow Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which for large agglomerations typically require advanced treatment with nutrient removal.
Chinese regulations for plants of this scale generally mandate Class 1A or 1B standards, including biological treatment and phosphorus/nitrogen removal to protect downstream water bodies.
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