Overview
Shandong wastewater treatment plant serves 160,000 people in 埠字顶村, 山东省, China. It operates under China's national wastewater standards for large agglomerations.
The Shandong wastewater treatment plant is located in 埠字顶村, 沂南县, 山东省, China. It serves a population of 160,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations. The plant is situated inland, approximately 50 km from the coast, and its treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that eventually reach the Yellow Sea. As a large-scale facility, the plant is expected to meet China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which requires secondary treatment with nutrient removal for plants serving over 100,000 people. Regulatory compliance would typically involve biological treatment with nitrogen and phosphorus removal. Given its location in 山东省, it likely drains into the Yi River or a tributary of the Huai River system, ultimately flowing into the Yellow Sea. The surrounding region is agriculturally intensive, and the plant plays a critical role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems from nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Yi River basin, part of the larger Huai River watershed that drains into the Yellow Sea. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional fisheries and agriculture. Nutrient loading from wastewater could contribute to eutrophication in coastal waters, making effective treatment essential for ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in 埠字顶村, 沂南县, 山东省, China.
The plant serves approximately 160,000 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration.
The plant likely discharges into local waterways within the Yi River basin, which flows into the Huai River and eventually the Yellow Sea.
The plant operates under China's GB 18918-2002 standard, which mandates secondary treatment with nutrient removal for large plants serving over 100,000 people.
Typical treatment includes biological processes such as activated sludge with nitrogen and phosphorus removal, often followed by disinfection, to meet Class 1A discharge standards.
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