Overview
The Hubei wastewater treatment plant serves Nancheng Street in Anlu City, Xiaogan, Hubei, China, with a population of 121,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards.
The Hubei wastewater treatment plant is located in Nancheng Street, Anlu City, within Xiaogan prefecture-level city in Hubei Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 121,000 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management frameworks. As a plant of this scale in China, it is expected to meet the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which mandates secondary biological treatment and, in sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal. The plant's design and operation align with national policies for urban wastewater treatment, which aim to reduce pollution in surface waters. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately flow into the Yangtze River basin, a major ecological and economic resource. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and supporting water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Yangtze River, which flows through central China and empties into the East China Sea. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and industry. Effective treatment is crucial to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Nancheng Street, Anlu City, Xiaogan, Hubei Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 121,000 people, making it a medium-to-large urban wastewater treatment facility.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Yangtze River basin, eventually reaching the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants and requires secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
Plants of this scale in China typically employ secondary biological treatment processes such as activated sludge, and may include nutrient removal to meet local water quality goals.
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