Overview
Hubei wastewater treatment plant serves 350,000 people in Hanchuan, Hubei, China. It operates under national discharge standards for municipal wastewater.
The Hubei wastewater treatment plant is located in Chenhu Town, Hanchuan City, Xiaogan, Hubei Province, China. It serves a population of 350,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations. As a municipal plant in China, it is subject to the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which mandates secondary treatment with nutrient removal for plants of this scale. The plant's discharge likely meets Class 1-A or 1-B standards depending on the receiving water's sensitivity. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that eventually drain into the Yangtze River basin. The Yangtze River supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides drinking water for millions downstream. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect water quality in the Han River tributary system and the broader Yangtze estuary.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Han River system, a major tributary of the Yangtze River. The Yangtze River basin is ecologically significant, supporting numerous fish species and providing critical habitat for migratory birds. Downstream, the Yangtze flows into the East China Sea, making nutrient control important to prevent eutrophication in coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Chenhu Town, Hanchuan City, Xiaogan, Hubei Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 350,000 people, classifying it as a large municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Han River, a tributary of the Yangtze River, eventually reaching the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which requires secondary treatment and nutrient removal for large agglomerations.
For plants of this scale, Chinese regulations typically mandate secondary biological treatment with nitrogen and phosphorus removal, often achieving Class 1-A or 1-B discharge standards.
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