Overview
Hubei wastewater treatment plant serves Echeng District, Ezhou City, Hubei Province, China, with a population of 100,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards.
The Hubei wastewater treatment plant is located in Echeng District, Ezhou City, Hubei Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 100,000 people, making it a medium-sized facility within the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. As a plant in China, it operates under the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for various pollutants. For plants serving agglomerations 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 body's sensitivity. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that eventually flow into the Yangtze River basin. The Yangtze River is a major ecological corridor supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions downstream. Proper treatment is crucial to protect water quality in this densely populated and industrially active region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local tributaries that drain into the Yangtze River, one of China's most important water bodies. The Yangtze basin supports a wide range of aquatic species, including endangered fish like the Chinese sturgeon, and provides drinking water for major cities. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and maintain ecological balance in this heavily utilized watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Echeng District, Ezhou City, Hubei Province, China, at coordinates 30.398 N, 114.846 E.
The plant serves approximately 100,000 people in the Echeng District area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that eventually flow into the Yangtze River basin.
The plant must comply with China's GB 18918-2002 discharge standard, which sets limits for pollutants like COD, BOD, and nutrients. For plants serving 100,000 people, Class 1-A or 1-B standards typically apply.
Plants of this scale in China usually employ secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal, such as activated sludge processes, to meet the required effluent standards.
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