Overview
Henan wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 80,000 people in Pingdingshan, Henan Province, China. The facility discharges into local waterways within the Huai River basin.
The Henan wastewater treatment plant is located in Pingdingshan, Henan Province, China, serving an estimated population of 80,000. Situated in the central part of the country, the plant is part of the municipal infrastructure for the region. As a facility serving a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under China's national wastewater discharge regulations. Typical plants of this scale in China employ biological treatment methods to reduce pollutants before discharge. The treated effluent from the plant flows into local rivers that are part of the Huai River basin, eventually reaching the East China Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting aquatic life in the region's freshwater ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways within the Huai River basin, which drains eastward into the East China Sea. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation and fisheries. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for both ecological health and human use.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Pingdingshan, Henan Province, China, near Kunwu Avenue in Ye County.
The plant serves approximately 80,000 people in the Pingdingshan area.
The plant discharges into local rivers that are part of the Huai River basin, which flows to the East China Sea.
China's national discharge standards require secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. Plants serving over 50,000 people typically must meet Class 1-A or 1-B standards under the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002).
For a medium-sized agglomeration like this, secondary biological treatment is standard, often including activated sludge processes. Some plants also incorporate tertiary treatment for nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies.
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