Overview
The Shandong wastewater treatment plant serves Boxing County in Shandong Province, China, with a population equivalent of 100,000. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Shandong wastewater treatment plant is located in Jin Qiu Street, Boxing County, Binzhou City, Shandong Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 100,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management frameworks. As a plant in China, it is subject to the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for conventional pollutants, nutrients, and heavy metals. For plants serving populations over 100,000, advanced treatment (Class 1A or 1B) is typically required to protect receiving waters. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows through the Yellow River basin, eventually reaching the Bohai Sea. The region's water resources are critical for agriculture and industry, making effective treatment essential for downstream ecological health and water reuse.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Yellow River basin, which drains into the Bohai Sea. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional fisheries and agriculture. Effective nutrient removal is critical to prevent eutrophication in the Bohai Sea, which experiences seasonal algal blooms.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Jin Qiu Street, Boxing County, Binzhou City, Shandong Province, China.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 100,000 people.
The plant discharges into a local watercourse that is part of the Yellow River basin, which flows into the Bohai Sea.
The plant must comply with China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for pollutants such as COD, BOD, ammonia, and phosphorus.
For plants serving over 100,000 people, Chinese regulations typically require advanced treatment to meet Class 1A or 1B standards, including biological nutrient removal.
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