Overview
Hubei wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 60,000 people in Yuan'an County, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Hubei wastewater treatment plant is located in Yuan'an County, Yichang City, in the central Chinese province of Hubei. Serving a population of about 60,000, this facility is part of the municipal infrastructure supporting the region's urban and peri-urban communities. Plants of this scale in China are typically required to meet the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which mandates secondary treatment with nutrient removal for sensitive water bodies. The population served suggests a medium-sized facility. The plant discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Yangtze River basin, one of China's most ecologically and economically significant river systems. The Yangtze supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for millions downstream. Proper treatment is critical to protect water quality in this densely populated and industrialized region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into tributaries of the Yangtze River, which traverses Hubei Province before reaching the East China Sea near Shanghai. The Yangtze basin is a vital ecological corridor, supporting numerous fish species and providing drinking water for major cities. Nutrient pollution from wastewater can contribute to algal blooms and hypoxia in downstream lakes and coastal areas, making effective treatment essential for maintaining aquatic health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Yuan'an County, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 60,000 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Yangtze River basin.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants like COD, BOD, and nutrients.
Plants of this scale in China typically employ secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal to meet Class 1A or 1B discharge standards under GB 18918-2002.
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