Overview
The Shandong wastewater treatment plant serves Juancheng County in Heze, 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 Juancheng County, part of Heze City in Shandong Province, China. The facility serves a population equivalent of 100,000, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category for Chinese municipal wastewater infrastructure. China's wastewater treatment regulations, governed by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, require secondary treatment as a minimum for urban plants. For plants serving populations over 100,000, advanced treatment is often mandated to meet the stricter discharge limits of the GB 18918-2002 standard, particularly in sensitive watersheds. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse within the Yellow River basin, as Shandong is part of this major drainage system. The Yellow River ultimately flows into the Bohai Sea, making the plant's performance important for downstream water quality and coastal ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant is situated inland in Shandong Province, within the Yellow River basin. The Yellow River is China's second-longest river and discharges into the Bohai Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with significant ecological and economic importance. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical migratory corridor for birds. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and the sensitive coastal environment of the Bohai Sea.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Juancheng County, Heze City, Shandong Province, China, along the X082 road.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 100,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse within the Yellow River basin, which eventually flows into the Bohai Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), enforced by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment. Plants serving over 100,000 people typically require advanced treatment to meet strict limits.
For a plant of this scale in China, secondary treatment is the minimum, but advanced treatment (tertiary) is often required to comply with the GB 18918-2002 standard, especially in sensitive areas like the Yellow River basin.
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