Overview
Shandong wastewater treatment plant serves Qingyun County, Dezhou, Shandong, China, with a population of 50,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards.
The Shandong wastewater treatment plant is located in Qingyun County, Dezhou City, Shandong Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 50,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal facility within the region's water infrastructure network. As a Chinese wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for conventional pollutants and nutrients. For a facility serving 50,000 people, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet Class 1-A or 1-B standards, depending on the receiving water's sensitivity. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Bohai Sea via the Yellow River system. The region's water bodies support agricultural irrigation and aquatic ecosystems, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream water quality and public health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Yellow River basin, which flows through Shandong Province into the Bohai Sea. This coastal sea supports diverse marine life and is an important fishing ground. The watershed is heavily used for agriculture and industry, so effective nutrient removal is critical to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Qingyun County, Dezhou City, Shandong Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 50,000 people, making it a medium-sized municipal facility.
The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Yellow River basin, which ultimately flows into the Bohai Sea.
The plant must comply with China's GB 18918-2002 standard, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Plants serving 50,000 people typically require secondary treatment with nutrient removal.
Proper treatment protects the Yellow River basin and Bohai Sea from pollution, supporting aquatic ecosystems and downstream water uses like agriculture and fisheries.
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