Overview
Shandong wastewater treatment plant serves 60,000 people in Kenli District, Dongying, Shandong, China. It operates under China's national wastewater standards for inland facilities.
The Shandong wastewater treatment plant is located in Kenli District, Dongying City, Shandong Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 60,000, placing it in the medium-sized agglomeration category for Chinese municipal wastewater infrastructure. China's wastewater treatment regulations, including the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), require secondary treatment as a baseline for plants of this scale. Facilities in this region typically employ biological treatment processes such as activated sludge or A2O to meet effluent standards. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that eventually drain into the Yellow River Delta or Bohai Sea. The receiving environment supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive due to its proximity to the Yellow River estuary, a major migratory corridor for birds and a critical wetland ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Yellow River basin, which empties into the Bohai Sea via the Yellow River Delta. This delta is an ecologically sensitive area supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical stopover for migratory birds along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway. The region's flat terrain and seasonal rainfall patterns influence dilution and nutrient transport in receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Kenli District, Dongying City, Shandong Province, China, at coordinates 37.531 N, 118.637 E.
The plant serves approximately 60,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Yellow River basin, eventually reaching the Bohai Sea.
The plant operates under China's national standards, primarily the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which mandates secondary treatment and sets effluent limits for pollutants.
For medium-sized agglomerations in China, common treatment processes include activated sludge, anaerobic-anoxic-oxic (A2O), or sequencing batch reactors, designed to meet Class 1A or 1B effluent standards under GB 18918-2002.
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