Overview
Hubei wastewater treatment plant serves Xiangyang, Hubei, China, with a population of 69,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards for inland facilities.
The Hubei wastewater treatment plant is located in Xiangyang, Hubei Province, China, serving a population of approximately 69,000. Situated in the urban area of Xiangzhou District, the plant is part of the municipal infrastructure for the city of Xiangyang, a prefecture-level city in central China. Under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), plants serving populations of this scale are typically required to meet Class 1-A or 1-B standards, which include biological treatment and nutrient removal. The plant's treatment process is expected to align with these regulations, ensuring adequate pollutant reduction before discharge. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Han River, a major tributary of the Yangtze River. The Han River flows through Hubei and supports diverse aquatic life, including several fish species. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and the ecological health of the Yangtze basin.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local streams that flow into the Han River, which is a key tributary of the Yangtze River. The Han River basin supports a variety of freshwater species and provides water for agriculture and drinking. The downstream Yangtze River ecosystem is one of the most biodiverse in China, hosting numerous fish and invertebrate species. Effective wastewater treatment helps prevent eutrophication and maintains water quality in this important watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Xiangyang, Hubei Province, China, specifically in the Xiangzhou District near Mingcheng Road.
The plant serves approximately 69,000 people in the Xiangyang urban area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that flow into the Han River, a major tributary of the Yangtze River.
The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets limits for COD, BOD, nitrogen, phosphorus, and other pollutants.
Plants of this scale in China are typically required to achieve Class 1-A or 1-B standards, which involve secondary biological treatment plus nutrient removal to protect receiving waters.
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