Overview
Henan wastewater treatment plant serves 67,000 people in Pingqiao District, Xinyang, Henan Province, China. It operates under China's national wastewater standards for medium-sized agglomerations.
The Henan wastewater treatment plant is located in Pingqiao District, Xinyang, Henan Province, China, serving a population of approximately 67,000. As a medium-sized municipal facility, it plays a key role in managing wastewater from this part of central China. China's wastewater treatment regulations require secondary treatment for urban plants serving populations of this scale. The plant's design and operation align with national discharge standards, which aim to protect water quality in receiving environments. The facility is expected to meet the effluent limits set by Chinese environmental authorities. The plant discharges treated water into local waterways that eventually flow into the Huai River basin, a major river system in eastern China. The Huai River drains into the Yellow Sea, supporting agricultural and ecological systems along its course. Proper treatment at this plant helps reduce pollution loads in this densely populated region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local streams that are part of the Huai River basin, which flows eastward through Henan and Anhui provinces before reaching the Yellow Sea. The Huai River watershed supports extensive agriculture and is ecologically sensitive to nutrient pollution. Effective wastewater treatment here helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Pingqiao District, Xinyang, Henan Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 67,000 people.
Treated wastewater 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, which mandate secondary treatment for urban plants serving populations over 50,000.
Plants of this scale in China typically employ secondary biological treatment processes such as activated sludge to meet national effluent standards.
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