Overview
Henan wastewater treatment plant serves Yongcheng in Henan province, China, with a population equivalent of 142,000. The facility operates under China's national wastewater standards.
The Henan wastewater treatment plant is located in Yongcheng, a city in Henan province, China. Serving a population equivalent of 142,000, the plant is part of the municipal infrastructure managed by local authorities. The facility treats wastewater from residential and commercial sources in the urban area. Under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), plants serving agglomerations of this scale are typically required to achieve secondary treatment or higher. It operates within the regulatory framework of China's Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law, which mandates compliance with effluent standards for receiving water bodies. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Huai River basin. The Huai River is a major waterway in eastern China, flowing into the Yellow Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the region's aquatic systems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Huai River basin, which flows through Henan and Anhui provinces before reaching the Yellow Sea. The Huai River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water source for agriculture and industry. The plant's operations help reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream lakes and coastal areas.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Yongcheng, Henan province, China, at coordinates 33.944 N, 116.397 E.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 142,000 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Huai River basin, which flows to the Yellow Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002) and the Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law, which set effluent limits for pollutants.
Plants of this scale in China are typically required to achieve at least secondary treatment, with some requiring advanced treatment to meet stringent discharge standards for sensitive water bodies.
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