Overview
Liaoning wastewater treatment plant serves Tieling County in Liaoning Province, China, with a population equivalent of 115,000. The facility operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Liaoning wastewater treatment plant is located in Tieling County, Liaoning Province, China, serving a population equivalent of 115,000. The facility is situated in the urban area of Tieling, near the Fanhe River, and is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the region. As a plant serving over 100,000 people, it falls under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum. For larger agglomerations, advanced treatment may be required to meet stricter effluent limits, especially in sensitive water bodies. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately flows into the Liao River basin. The Liao River is a major waterway in northeastern China, supporting agricultural irrigation and industrial use, and its ecological health is critical for the region's water security.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Liao River basin, which drains into the Bohai Sea. The Liao River watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water source for agriculture and industry in Liaoning Province. Downstream ecosystems rely on adequate treatment to prevent eutrophication and contamination.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Tieling County, Liaoning Province, China, near the Fanhe River in the urban area of Tieling.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 115,000 people.
The plant discharges into the local water system that flows into the Liao River basin, which ultimately drains into the Bohai Sea.
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 ammonia.
For agglomerations over 100,000 people, Chinese regulations typically require at least secondary treatment, with advanced treatment often needed for sensitive receiving waters.
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