Overview
Hubei wastewater treatment plant serves 137,200 people in Zhangwan District, Shiyan, Hubei, China. It operates under China's national wastewater standards for medium-to-large agglomerations.
The Hubei wastewater treatment plant is located in Zhangwan District, Shiyan City, Hubei Province, China. It serves a population of 137,200, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management frameworks. The facility is situated inland, away from coastal zones, and its operations are subject to China's national discharge standards for municipal wastewater. As a plant serving over 100,000 people, it is expected to meet secondary or advanced treatment requirements under China's Water Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan. The plant's treatment processes and capacity details are not publicly available, but facilities of this scale typically employ biological treatment methods such as activated sludge or oxidation ditches to comply with national effluent limits. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Han River basin, which ultimately flows into the Yangtze River. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and industrial use. Effective treatment at this plant helps protect water quality in the Han River and Yangtze River ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local tributaries of the Han River, a major tributary of the Yangtze River. The Han River basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides drinking water for millions. Downstream, the Yangtze River is a critical ecological corridor for species such as the Chinese sturgeon and finless porpoise. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in this densely populated region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Zhangwan District, Shiyan City, Hubei Province, China, along G316 in Huaguo Subdistrict.
The plant serves approximately 137,200 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges into local tributaries of the Han River, which flows into the Yangtze River, a major waterway in central China.
Plants serving over 100,000 people in China are required to meet secondary or advanced treatment standards under the Water Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan, with effluent limits for pollutants like COD, BOD, and ammonia.
The plant's discharge enters the Han River basin, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and industry. Downstream, the Yangtze River is a critical habitat for endangered species, making effective treatment vital for ecosystem health.
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