Overview
The Hubei wastewater treatment plant serves Yidu City in Hubei Province, China, with a population of 90,000. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Hubei wastewater treatment plant is located in Lucheng Subdistrict, Yidu City, Yichang, Hubei Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 90,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal facility within the region's urban wastewater infrastructure. Under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), plants serving agglomerations of this scale are typically required to achieve at least secondary treatment, with more stringent nutrient removal targets in sensitive watersheds. Regulatory compliance is enforced by local environmental protection bureaus. The plant discharges treated effluent into the Yangtze River basin, likely via a tributary near Yidu. The Yangtze River is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water resources for millions downstream. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in this major river system.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Yangtze River basin, which flows eastward through central China before discharging into the East China Sea near Shanghai. The Yangtze is a critical freshwater resource and supports a rich aquatic ecosystem, including endemic fish species. Nutrient loading from urban wastewater can contribute to algal blooms in downstream lakes and coastal zones, making effective treatment essential for ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Lucheng Subdistrict, Yidu City, Yichang, Hubei Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 90,000 people in the Yidu urban area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Yangtze River basin, likely via a local tributary near Yidu.
The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets limits for pollutants like COD, BOD, and nutrients.
For medium-sized agglomerations in China, secondary treatment with biological nutrient removal is standard, especially in sensitive watersheds like the Yangtze basin.
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