Overview
Hubei wastewater treatment plant serves 130,000 people in Zhijiang, Yichang, Hubei, China. It operates under China's national wastewater standards for urban agglomerations of this scale.
The Hubei wastewater treatment plant is located along Yanjiang Avenue in Zhijiang, a city under the administration of Yichang in Hubei Province, China. Serving a population of approximately 130,000, the plant is part of the municipal infrastructure for this urban agglomeration in central China. As a facility serving over 100,000 people, the plant is expected to meet China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which sets limits for key pollutants. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal to comply with national standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Yangtze River basin, one of China's most ecologically and economically significant river systems. The Yangtze River supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for millions downstream, making proper wastewater treatment critical for protecting water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Yangtze River basin, which flows through central China before reaching the East China Sea near Shanghai. The Yangtze is a vital ecological corridor supporting numerous fish species, including the endangered Chinese sturgeon, and provides drinking water for major cities. Effective treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protect downstream aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located along Yanjiang Avenue in Zhijiang, a city under the administration of Yichang in Hubei Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 130,000 people, classifying it as a large urban agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards.
The plant discharges into local waterways that drain into the Yangtze River basin, helping to protect water quality in one of China's most important river systems.
The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for pollutants like COD, BOD, and nutrients.
Plants of this scale in China typically employ secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal, such as activated sludge processes, to meet national discharge standards.
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