Overview
Hubei wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 153,100 people in Huanggang City, Hubei Province, China. The facility discharges into local waterways within the Yangtze River basin.
Hubei wastewater treatment plant is located in Qichun County, Huanggang City, Hubei Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 153,100, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category under Chinese wastewater regulations. China's wastewater treatment standards require secondary treatment for urban plants, with more stringent nutrient removal in sensitive areas. Plants serving over 100,000 people typically employ activated sludge processes or similar biological treatment to meet Class 1A or 1B discharge standards under the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002). The plant discharges into local rivers that ultimately flow into the Yangtze River, one of China's most ecologically and economically significant water bodies. The Yangtze basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for millions of people downstream. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in this critical watershed.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local streams within the Yangtze River basin, eventually reaching the Yangtze River and the East China Sea. The Yangtze is a vital freshwater resource supporting extensive biodiversity, including endemic fish species and migratory birds. Nutrient and pollutant control at this plant helps maintain water quality in downstream lakes and wetlands that are important for regional ecology and human use.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Qichun County, Huanggang City, Hubei Province, China, along the X223 road.
The plant serves approximately 153,100 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Yangtze River basin, eventually reaching the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for organic matter, nutrients, and other pollutants.
Plants of this scale in China typically use biological treatment processes such as activated sludge, often with nutrient removal to meet Class 1A or 1B discharge standards, especially in sensitive watersheds like the Yangtze basin.
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