Overview
Hubei wastewater treatment plant serves Honghu City in Hubei Province, China, with a population of 220,000. It operates under China's national wastewater regulations.
The Hubei wastewater treatment plant is located in Honghu City, Hubei Province, China, serving a population of 220,000. As a municipal facility, it plays a key role in managing wastewater from this urban area within the Yangtze River basin. China's wastewater treatment standards, including the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), require secondary treatment as a baseline, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. For a plant serving 220,000 people, advanced treatment is typical to meet environmental protection goals. The plant discharges treated water into local waterways that ultimately flow into the Yangtze River, one of China's most ecologically and economically significant rivers. The Yangtze supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for millions downstream, making effective treatment crucial for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local tributaries of the Yangtze River, which flows through central China before reaching the East China Sea. The Yangtze basin is a critical freshwater resource, supporting agriculture, industry, and biodiversity, including endemic fish species. Protecting this watershed from nutrient pollution and contaminants is essential for downstream communities and aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The Hubei wastewater treatment plant is located in Honghu City, Hubei Province, China, at approximately 29.835°N, 113.487°E.
The plant serves a population of 220,000 in Honghu City and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the Yangtze River, which flows to the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), which mandate secondary treatment as a minimum, with stricter limits for sensitive water bodies.
For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is standard, and tertiary treatment is often required to reduce nutrients and protect downstream water quality, especially in the Yangtze basin.
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