Overview
Hubei wastewater treatment plant serves Yingshan County, Huanggang City, Hubei Province, China, with a population equivalent of 8,400. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Hubei wastewater treatment plant is located in Yingshan County, within Huanggang City, Hubei Province, China. It serves a population equivalent of approximately 8,400 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for Chinese municipal wastewater infrastructure. As a plant in China, it is subject to the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for conventional pollutants, nutrients, and heavy metals. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Yangtze River basin, one of China's most ecologically and economically significant watersheds. The receiving environment supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and domestic use downstream.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams within the Yangtze River basin, eventually reaching the Yangtze River and the East China Sea. This watershed supports critical aquatic habitats and is a major source of drinking water and irrigation for millions of people. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication in downstream lakes and coastal areas, making effective treatment essential for ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The Hubei wastewater treatment plant is located in Yingshan County, Huanggang City, Hubei Province, China.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 8,400 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration.
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Yangtze River basin, ultimately flowing into the Yangtze River and the East China Sea.
The plant must comply with China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants, including nutrients and heavy metals, for municipal wastewater treatment plants.
For a plant of this scale in China, secondary treatment with biological nutrient removal is typically required to meet national discharge standards, especially in sensitive watersheds like the Yangtze River basin.
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