Overview
The Hubei wastewater treatment plant serves Caidian District, Wuhan, China, with a population of 82,300. It operates under China's national wastewater standards.
The Hubei wastewater treatment plant is located in Caidian District, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 82,300 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration. The plant is situated in the Zhongfa Wuhan Ecological Demonstration City, an area focused on sustainable urban development. As a Chinese wastewater facility, the plant is subject to the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002). This standard sets effluent limits for various pollutants, including COD, BOD, ammonia nitrogen, and phosphorus. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet Class 1-A or 1-B standards, depending on the receiving water's sensitivity. The plant discharges into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Yangtze River basin. The Yangtze River is a major ecological corridor supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions. The plant's operation is critical for protecting downstream water quality in the Yangtze River and its tributaries.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local waterways that are part of the Yangtze River basin, one of China's most important river systems. The Yangtze River supports a rich biodiversity, including endangered species like the Chinese sturgeon and finless porpoise. Downstream, the river empties into the East China Sea, making nutrient and pollutant control essential to prevent eutrophication and protect coastal ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Caidian District, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, within the Zhongfa Wuhan Ecological Demonstration City.
The plant serves approximately 82,300 people, making it a medium-sized municipal wastewater facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Yangtze River basin, eventually reaching the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for key pollutants.
For medium-sized agglomerations in China, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is standard, often meeting Class 1-A or 1-B standards to protect sensitive water bodies.
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