Overview
Hubei wastewater treatment plant serves Xianning, Hubei, China, with a population of 128,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards.
The Hubei wastewater treatment plant is located in Xianning, Hubei Province, China, serving a population of approximately 128,000. The facility is situated in the Xian'an District, along Xian'an Avenue, and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the area. Under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), plants serving populations of this scale are typically required to achieve secondary treatment or higher, with nutrient removal in sensitive watersheds. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with effluent quality standards. The plant discharges into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Yangtze River basin, a major ecological and economic corridor. The Yangtze River supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for millions downstream. Proper treatment at this facility helps protect water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local waterways within the Yangtze River basin, one of China's most important river systems. The Yangtze River supports a rich diversity of fish species and provides drinking water for major cities. Downstream, the river empties into the East China Sea, making nutrient and pollutant control critical for coastal ecosystem health. The plant's location inland reduces direct marine impact, but its discharge contributes to the overall water quality of the Yangtze basin.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Xian'an Avenue in the Xian'an District of Xianning, Hubei Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 128,000 people in the Xianning area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Yangtze River basin, ultimately reaching the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), which set limits for pollutants like COD, BOD, and nutrients based on the receiving water body's sensitivity.
For a plant of this scale in China, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet Class 1A or 1B discharge standards, especially in environmentally sensitive areas.
Nearby plants