Overview
Hubei wastewater treatment plant serves Xisaishan District, Huangshi, Hubei, China, with a population equivalent of 130,000. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Hubei wastewater treatment plant is located in Xisaishan District, Huangshi City, Hubei Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 130,000 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese municipal wastewater management frameworks. The plant is situated in an inland urban area, contributing to the sanitation infrastructure of the region. China's wastewater treatment regulations, including the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), mandate secondary treatment with nutrient removal for plants of this scale. The plant likely employs biological treatment processes such as activated sludge or A2/O to meet these standards. Effluent quality is monitored to comply with local environmental protection requirements. The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that eventually flow into the Yangtze River basin, a major ecological and economic artery in China. The plant plays a critical role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and supporting water quality in the densely populated Huangshi area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that drain into the Yangtze River, one of the world's largest river systems. The Yangtze basin supports diverse aquatic life, including endemic fish species, and provides water for millions of people. Effective treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream lakes and the East China Sea.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Xisaishan District, Huangshi City, Hubei Province, China, near the southern shore of Cihu Lake.
The plant serves approximately 130,000 people, making it a medium-to-large municipal facility.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Yangtze River basin, ultimately reaching the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's GB 18918-2002 discharge standard, which requires secondary treatment with nutrient removal for plants of this scale.
Plants of this size typically use biological treatment processes like activated sludge or A2/O to meet secondary treatment standards and reduce nitrogen and phosphorus.
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