Overview
Henan wastewater treatment plant serves Weibin District, Xinxiang, Henan Province, China, with a population equivalent of 540,000. The facility operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Henan wastewater treatment plant is located in Weibin District, Xinxiang City, Henan Province, China. It serves a population equivalent of approximately 540,000, classifying it as a large-scale municipal facility within the region's wastewater infrastructure. Under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), large treatment plants serving over 100,000 people are typically required to meet Class 1-A or 1-B effluent limits, which include biological treatment and nutrient removal. Regulatory expectations for this scale mandate advanced treatment to protect receiving waters. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that eventually drain into the Hai River system, which flows into the Bohai Sea. The facility plays a critical role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and supporting water quality in the densely populated Henan region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local drainage network within the Hai River basin, which ultimately discharges into the Bohai Sea. This coastal sea supports diverse marine life and is an important fishing ground. The facility's nutrient removal performance is critical to preventing eutrophication in downstream waters and maintaining ecological balance in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Weibin District, Xinxiang City, Henan Province, China, near the intersection of West Main Road and Tiexi Street.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 540,000, making it a large-scale municipal facility.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Hai River basin, which flows into the Bohai Sea.
The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for large facilities.
Plants of this scale in China are typically required to achieve Class 1-A or 1-B standards, including biological treatment, nitrogen and phosphorus removal, and disinfection.
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