Overview
Hubei wastewater treatment plant serves 25,000 people in Wufeng Tujia Autonomous County, Yichang, Hubei, China. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Hubei wastewater treatment plant is located in Wufeng Tujia Autonomous County, within the city of Yichang, Hubei Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 25,000, classifying it as a small to medium-scale municipal facility in the region. As a Chinese wastewater treatment plant, it is subject to the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for various pollutants. For a plant of this size, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet Class 1-A or 1-B standards, depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local river or stream within the Yangtze River basin, as Yichang is situated along the Yangtze River. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and domestic use, making effective treatment crucial for protecting water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Yangtze River basin, one of China's most important watersheds. Treated wastewater likely flows into a tributary of the Yangtze, which ultimately drains into the East China Sea. The downstream environment includes ecologically sensitive areas that support fish spawning and migratory species, requiring stringent pollution control to maintain water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Wufeng Tujia Autonomous County, Yichang, Hubei Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 25,000 people.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local waterway within the Yangtze River basin, eventually reaching the East China Sea.
The plant must comply with China's national discharge standard GB 18918-2002, which sets limits for pollutants like COD, BOD, and nutrients.
For a plant of this scale, secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal is typical, often meeting Class 1-A or 1-B standards under GB 18918-2002.
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