Overview
Shandong wastewater treatment plant serves Zouping, Shandong, China, with a population equivalent of 86,000. The facility operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Shandong wastewater treatment plant is located in Beisu Town, Zouping City, Jining Prefecture, Shandong Province, China. It serves a population equivalent of approximately 86,000, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal facility within the region's water infrastructure network. As a Chinese wastewater treatment plant, 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 pathogens. For plants serving populations above 50,000, secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal is typically required, especially in sensitive watersheds. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Yellow Sea via the Yellow River or other regional rivers. Shandong Province is a major industrial and agricultural hub, making effective wastewater treatment critical for protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and coastal water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the local river network within the Yellow River basin, eventually reaching the Yellow Sea. This coastal region supports diverse marine life and is important for fisheries. Effective nutrient removal is essential to prevent eutrophication in downstream estuaries and coastal zones.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Beisu Town, Zouping City, Jining Prefecture, Shandong Province, China.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 86,000 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into local rivers within the Yellow River basin, which ultimately flows into the Yellow Sea.
The plant must comply with China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets limits on BOD, COD, nutrients, and pathogens.
For medium-sized agglomerations in China, secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal is standard, often including activated sludge processes and disinfection.
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