Overview
Liaoning wastewater treatment plant serves 766,500 people in Xihu District, Benxi, Liaoning Province, China. It discharges treated effluent into the local river system within the Liao River basin.
The Liaoning wastewater treatment plant is located in Xihu District, Benxi City, Liaoning Province, China, serving a population of approximately 766,500. The facility is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for this industrial and urban area in northeastern China. As a large-scale treatment plant serving over 150,000 people, it is expected to meet China's national discharge standards under the Environmental Protection Law and the Water Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan. These regulations require advanced treatment for plants of this size, especially those discharging into sensitive water bodies. The plant's treatment process is designed to reduce pollutants before release. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local river network, which flows into the Liao River system and eventually reaches the Bohai Sea. The Liao River basin is a major industrial and agricultural region, and proper wastewater treatment is critical to protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Liao River basin, which drains into the Bohai Sea. The Liao River is one of China's major rivers, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for irrigation and industry. The Bohai Sea is a semi-enclosed sea with significant ecological importance, including fisheries and migratory bird habitats. Effective treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads that could contribute to eutrophication and marine degradation.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Xihu District, Benxi City, Liaoning Province, China, along Binhe North Road in Hedong Subdistrict.
The plant serves approximately 766,500 people, making it a large-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local river system, which flows into the Liao River basin and ultimately reaches the Bohai Sea.
The plant operates under China's national water pollution control laws, including the Environmental Protection Law and the Water Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan, which set discharge standards for large agglomerations.
For a plant of this size, China's regulations typically require advanced secondary or tertiary treatment to meet stringent discharge standards, especially when discharging into sensitive water bodies like the Liao River basin.
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