Overview
Hubei wastewater treatment plant serves Qiliping Subdistrict in Jianshi County, Enshi Prefecture, Hubei, China. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 50,000.
The Hubei wastewater treatment plant is located in Qiliping Subdistrict, Jianshi County, within the Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture of Hubei Province, China. The facility serves a population of approximately 50,000 people, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for this urban area. The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary treatment for urban facilities of this scale. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Yangtze River basin, a major ecological and economic resource. The plant's location inland, over 50 km from the coast, reduces direct marine impact, but its discharge affects downstream freshwater ecosystems and communities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Yangtze River, which flows through central China before reaching the East China Sea. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and drinking. Protecting water quality in this region is critical for maintaining ecological balance and public health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Qiliping Subdistrict, Jianshi County, Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hubei Province, China.
The plant serves a population of approximately 50,000 people.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Yangtze River basin, eventually reaching the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which mandate secondary treatment for urban facilities serving over 10,000 people.
Plants of this scale in China typically employ secondary biological treatment processes such as activated sludge to meet national discharge standards.
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