Overview
Henan wastewater treatment plant serves Wugang City in Henan Province, China, with a population equivalent of 148,000. The facility operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Henan wastewater treatment plant is located in Wugang City, Pingdingshan, Henan Province, China. It serves a population equivalent of 148,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese municipal wastewater management frameworks. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal zones, and its operations are governed by China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002). As a facility serving over 100,000 people, it is expected to meet stringent effluent quality requirements, including secondary treatment with nutrient removal where necessary. Typical plants of this scale in China employ activated sludge processes with biological nutrient removal to comply with national standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Huai River basin, which ultimately flows into the East China Sea. The plant plays a critical role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and supporting water quality in the region's densely populated and agriculturally active areas.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Huai River basin, a major water system in eastern China that drains into the East China Sea. The watershed supports extensive agriculture and urban settlements, making pollution control vital. The downstream environment includes ecologically sensitive areas that rely on good water quality for fisheries and biodiversity. Effective treatment helps mitigate eutrophication risks and protects aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Wugang City, Pingdingshan, Henan Province, China, near Huanhu Road.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 148,000 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Huai River basin, which flows to the East China Sea.
The plant must comply with China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which sets limits for pollutants like COD, BOD, and nutrients.
Plants of this scale in China typically use activated sludge processes with biological nutrient removal to meet national discharge standards.
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