Overview
Hubei wastewater treatment plant serves Qianjiang City in Hubei Province, China, with a population of 149,000. It operates under China's national wastewater regulations.
The Hubei wastewater treatment plant is located in Zekou Subdistrict, Qianjiang City, Hubei Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 149,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the municipal infrastructure for the region. As a facility serving a significant urban population, the plant is expected to comply with China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets limits for key pollutants. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet environmental standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Yangtze River basin, one of China's most important watersheds. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the region's rivers and lakes.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Yangtze River basin, which flows eastward to the East China Sea. The Yangtze basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for millions of people. The plant's operations help reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream ecosystems and water quality in this densely populated and agriculturally active region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Zekou Subdistrict, Qianjiang City, Hubei Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 149,000 people, making it a medium-to-large municipal facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Yangtze River basin, ultimately reaching the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards with nutrient removal.
Facilities of this size in China commonly use activated sludge processes with secondary treatment, often including biological nutrient removal to meet stringent discharge standards.
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