Overview
Hubei wastewater treatment plant serves Maojian District, Shiyan, Hubei, China, with a population of 464,500. It is an inland facility operating under China's national wastewater standards.
The Hubei wastewater treatment plant is located in Maojian District, Shiyan City, Hubei Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 464,500, classifying it as a large-scale municipal facility within the region. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are integral to the local water management infrastructure. As a large agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet the treatment standards set by China's national wastewater discharge regulations, which mandate secondary treatment as a minimum for urban facilities. The regulatory framework ensures that facilities of this scale typically employ biological treatment processes to reduce pollutants before discharge. The treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Han River, a major tributary of the Yangtze River. The Yangtze River basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water resources for millions of people downstream. The plant's performance is crucial for protecting water quality in this densely populated and economically important region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse that drains into the Han River, a major tributary of the Yangtze River. The Yangtze River basin is one of the most ecologically important watersheds in China, supporting a wide range of aquatic species and providing water for agriculture, industry, and domestic use. The plant's operations help mitigate pollution loads in this sensitive river system, which ultimately flows into the East China Sea.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Maojian District, Shiyan City, Hubei Province, China, at coordinates 32.598 N, 110.808 E.
The plant serves approximately 464,500 people, making it a large-scale municipal facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Han River, a major tributary of the Yangtze River.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary treatment for large urban agglomerations to protect water quality.
For a facility of this scale, China's regulations typically mandate secondary biological treatment, often including nutrient removal, to meet discharge standards.
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