Overview
Hubei wastewater treatment plant serves 280,000 people in Wolong Township, Xiaogan, Hubei, China. It operates under China's national wastewater standards for large agglomerations.
The Hubei wastewater treatment plant is located in Wolong Township, part of Xiaogan City in Hubei Province, China. It serves a population of 280,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations. The plant is situated in the urban area of Xiaogan, contributing to the region's sanitation infrastructure. As a large-scale facility, the plant is expected to meet China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which typically requires secondary treatment with nutrient removal for plants of this size. The plant's design and operation align with national policies aimed at reducing pollution in the Yangtze River basin. The treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into local waterways that eventually flow into the Han River, a major tributary of the Yangtze River. The Yangtze River basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for millions of people downstream. Effective treatment at this plant helps protect water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's receiving water body is part of the Han River system, which flows into the Yangtze River. The Yangtze River basin is one of the world's most biodiverse freshwater ecosystems, supporting numerous fish species and migratory birds. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality in the basin, which is critical for drinking water, agriculture, and fisheries downstream.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Wolong Township, Xiaogan City, Hubei Province, China, near the intersection of Chengnan Avenue and Xinhua Street.
The plant serves approximately 280,000 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged 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 Plants (GB 18918-2002), which mandates secondary treatment with nutrient removal for large agglomerations.
For plants of this scale, Chinese standards typically require secondary biological treatment with nitrogen and phosphorus removal to meet Class 1A or 1B discharge limits, depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity.
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