Overview
Shandong wastewater treatment plant serves Pingyuan County, Dezhou, Shandong, 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 Pingyuan County, Dezhou, Shandong Province, China. It serves a population equivalent of 100,000, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category. The plant is situated inland, approximately 50 km from the coast, and discharges into local water bodies that eventually flow into the Bohai Sea. China's wastewater treatment regulations, including the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), mandate secondary treatment with nutrient removal for plants of this scale. The plant is expected to meet Class 1A or 1B standards depending on the receiving water's sensitivity. The regulatory framework ensures adequate treatment for the population served. The plant's treated effluent likely enters the local river network, which drains into the Yellow River basin or directly to the Bohai Sea. This coastal discharge zone supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological area. Proper treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect marine habitats in the Bohai Sea.
Environmental context
The plant's effluent flows into the local river system, part of the Yellow River basin, which ultimately discharges into the Bohai Sea. The Bohai Sea is a semi-enclosed marginal sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The region supports important fisheries and migratory bird habitats. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to maintain water quality and ecological balance in this coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Pingyuan County, Dezhou, Shandong Province, China.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 100,000.
Treated effluent is discharged into local rivers that flow into the Yellow River basin and eventually the Bohai Sea.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which requires secondary treatment and nutrient removal for plants serving over 100,000 people.
Plants of this scale in China are typically required to meet Class 1A or 1B discharge standards, which include biological treatment and phosphorus/nitrogen removal.
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