Overview
Henan wastewater treatment plant serves Huaiyang District, Zhoukou, Henan, China, with a population of 131,800. The facility operates under China's national wastewater regulations.
The Henan wastewater treatment plant is located in Huaiyang District, Zhoukou City, Henan Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 131,800, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category under Chinese wastewater management standards. Under China's national wastewater treatment regulations, plants serving populations over 100,000 are typically required to achieve secondary treatment or higher, with nutrient removal in sensitive areas. The regulatory framework mandates appropriate treatment levels for this scale. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies within the Huai River basin, which ultimately flows into the East China Sea. The facility plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and supporting water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Huai River basin, a major watershed in eastern China that drains into the East China Sea. The receiving water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional agriculture and fisheries. Effective treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain ecological balance in this densely populated area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Huaiyang District, Zhoukou City, Henan Province, China, specifically in Nan Guan Village, Huaining Street.
The plant serves approximately 131,800 people in the Huaiyang District area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies within the Huai River basin, which ultimately flows to the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater treatment standards, which require secondary treatment or higher for agglomerations of this size, with additional nutrient removal in sensitive areas.
In China, plants serving over 100,000 people are typically required to achieve at least secondary treatment, often with advanced nutrient removal to meet discharge standards for sensitive water bodies.
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