Overview
Shandong wastewater treatment plant serves Dongping County, Tai'an, Shandong, China, with a population of 80,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards.
Shandong wastewater treatment plant is located in Dongping County, Tai'an City, Shandong Province, China. The facility serves a population of approximately 80,000 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration in the region. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the local community. Under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), plants serving populations of this scale are typically required to achieve at least secondary treatment to protect receiving water bodies. It is expected to comply with the applicable regulatory framework for urban wastewater treatment in China. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Yellow River basin, a major river system in northern China. The plant's operation helps reduce pollution loads in the watershed, supporting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways within the Yellow River basin, one of China's largest and most ecologically significant river systems. The Yellow River flows through arid and semi-arid regions, where water quality is critical for agriculture, drinking water, and biodiversity. The plant's treatment helps protect downstream habitats and supports the ecological health of the river and its tributaries.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Dongping County, Tai'an City, Shandong Province, China, at Chongli Road, Dongping Subdistrict.
The plant serves approximately 80,000 people in the Dongping County area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Yellow River basin, a major river system in northern China.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), which set effluent limits for pollutants and require appropriate treatment levels based on the receiving water body.
For a medium-sized agglomeration like this, secondary treatment is typically required under Chinese regulations to meet discharge standards and protect water quality.
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