Overview
Hubei wastewater treatment plant serves 260,000 people in Shashi District, Jingzhou, Hubei Province, China. It operates under national wastewater standards for large agglomerations.
Hubei wastewater treatment plant is located in Shashi District, Jingzhou, Hubei Province, China, serving an estimated population of 260,000. This places it in the large agglomeration category under Chinese wastewater regulations, which require advanced treatment for sensitive water bodies. As a major municipal facility, the plant is expected to meet China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which mandates secondary treatment with nutrient removal for plants of this scale. Typical facilities in this region employ activated sludge processes with biological nitrogen and phosphorus removal. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately flow into the Yangtze River basin. The Yangtze River is a critical ecological and economic resource, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions downstream. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality in this densely populated and industrially active region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local drainage network within the Yangtze River basin, one of China's most important freshwater systems. The Yangtze River supports a rich biodiversity, including endemic fish species, and is a vital water source for agriculture, industry, and drinking water. Downstream, the river flows through several provinces before reaching the East China Sea, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for preventing eutrophication and protecting downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Fangyin 3rd Road, Shashi District, Jingzhou, Hubei Province, China, 434000.
The plant serves approximately 260,000 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Yangtze River basin, eventually reaching the East China Sea.
The plant must comply with China's GB 18918-2002 standard, which requires secondary treatment with nutrient removal for large municipal plants.
Typical treatment includes activated sludge processes with biological nitrogen and phosphorus removal, often followed by disinfection, to meet stringent discharge limits.
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