Overview
Hubei wastewater treatment plant serves Xiangyang, Hubei, China, with a population equivalent of 137,000. The plant discharges into local water bodies under China's national wastewater standards.
The Hubei wastewater treatment plant is located in Yicheng Subdistrict, Xiangyang, Hubei Province, China. It serves a population equivalent of 137,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management frameworks. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal zones, and its operations are integral to the region's water infrastructure. As a facility serving over 100,000 people, the plant is expected to meet China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which mandates secondary treatment with nutrient removal for sensitive water bodies. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national effluent limits. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Han River basin, a major tributary of the Yangtze River. The Han River flows through Hubei and eventually joins the Yangtze at Wuhan. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions downstream. The plant's performance is critical for maintaining water quality in this ecologically and economically important watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Han River, which flows into the Yangtze River, one of China's largest and most ecologically significant waterways. The Yangtze basin supports a wide range of aquatic species, including endangered fish and migratory birds. The plant's nutrient removal is essential to prevent eutrophication in downstream lakes and reservoirs, particularly in the middle Yangtze region where algal blooms have been a concern.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Yicheng Subdistrict, Xiangyang, Hubei Province, China.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 137,000 people.
The plant discharges into the Han River, which flows into the Yangtze River.
The plant must comply with China's GB 18918-2002 standard, which requires secondary treatment and nutrient removal for facilities serving over 100,000 people.
As a medium-to-large agglomeration, the plant is subject to national discharge standards and local environmental protection bureau oversight, ensuring treated water meets limits for sensitive water bodies.
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