Overview
Henan wastewater treatment plant serves Fugou County, Henan Province, China, with a population of approximately 97,800. The facility operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Henan wastewater treatment plant is located in Fugou County, Zhoukou City, Henan Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 97,800, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Chinese municipal wastewater management. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the broader water infrastructure in the region. China's wastewater treatment regulations, including the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), set effluent quality requirements based on receiving water body sensitivity. For plants serving populations of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically expected, especially if discharging into sensitive water bodies. It likely adheres to national standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Huai River basin, a major river system in eastern China. The Huai River flows eastward into Hongze Lake and ultimately reaches the Yellow Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the basin, which is important for agriculture and aquatic biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Huai River basin. The Huai River flows through Henan and Anhui provinces before emptying into Hongze Lake and then the Yellow Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical water source for agriculture and communities. Protecting water quality in this basin is essential to prevent eutrophication and maintain ecosystem services.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Fugou County, Zhoukou City, Henan Province, China, along Jiangjun Road in the suburban area.
The plant serves approximately 97,800 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Huai River basin, eventually reaching Hongze Lake and the Yellow Sea.
The plant operates under China's national discharge standards, including GB 18918-2002, which sets effluent limits for pollutants based on the receiving water body's sensitivity.
For medium-sized agglomerations in China, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required, especially if discharging into sensitive water bodies like rivers in the Huai basin.
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