Overview
Hubei wastewater treatment plant serves Jingshan City, Hubei Province, China, with a population equivalent of 148,300. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Hubei wastewater treatment plant is located in the Jingshan development zone, Jingshan City, within Jingmen prefecture-level city, Hubei Province, China. The facility serves a population equivalent of approximately 148,300, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese municipal wastewater management frameworks. As a municipal 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 pathogens. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required, especially if discharging into sensitive water bodies. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national standards. The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Yangtze River basin, which ultimately flows into the East China Sea. The receiving water body supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and industrial use downstream. Proper treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is situated inland in Hubei Province, within the Yangtze River basin. Treated effluent likely enters a tributary of the Han River or directly into the Yangtze River, which flows through central China before reaching the East China Sea. The downstream environment includes ecologically sensitive areas such as wetlands and lakes that support migratory birds and freshwater fisheries. Nutrient removal is important to prevent algal blooms in receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
The Hubei wastewater treatment plant is located in the Jingshan development zone, Jingshan City, Jingmen prefecture, Hubei Province, China.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 148,300, classifying it as a medium-to-large municipal facility.
The plant discharges into the Yangtze River basin, helping to protect downstream water quality in the Yangtze River and its tributaries, which flow into the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Plants serving over 100,000 people typically require secondary treatment with nutrient removal.
For agglomerations of this scale, Chinese regulations mandate at least secondary biological treatment, often with nitrogen and phosphorus removal, to meet Class 1A or 1B effluent standards.
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