Overview
The Hubei wastewater treatment plant serves 289,000 people in Wujiagang District, Yichang, Hubei, China. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Hubei wastewater treatment plant is located in Wujiagang District, Yichang, Hubei Province, China, along Yanjiang Avenue. It serves a population of 289,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management frameworks. The plant is situated in the Yangtze River basin, a region of significant ecological and economic importance. The plant is expected to comply with China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002). For plants serving populations over 100,000, Chinese regulations typically require secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal, especially in sensitive watersheds like the Yangtze River basin. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in 10,000 m³/day), indicating substantial infrastructure. The plant discharges treated effluent into the Yangtze River system, which flows eastward through Hubei and eventually into the East China Sea near Shanghai. The Yangtze River supports diverse aquatic life, including endangered species such as the Chinese sturgeon and finless porpoise. Proper treatment is critical to protect water quality and ecosystem health in this major river basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Yangtze River, China's longest river, which flows through Hubei Province and ultimately reaches the East China Sea. The Yangtze basin supports rich biodiversity, including migratory fish and aquatic plants. Downstream areas include important wetlands and fisheries that depend on good water quality. Effective treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protects the river's ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located along Yanjiang Avenue in Wujiagang District, Yichang, Hubei Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 289,000 people, making it a medium-to-large municipal facility.
Treated effluent is discharged into the Yangtze River system, which flows through Hubei and into the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required.
Chinese regulations generally mandate secondary biological treatment with nitrogen and phosphorus removal for plants serving over 100,000 people, especially in sensitive basins like the Yangtze River.
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