Overview
Shandong wastewater treatment plant serves Feicheng, Shandong, China, with a population of 48,000. It is located inland, over 50 km from the coast, and discharges into local waterways.
The Shandong wastewater treatment plant is located in Feicheng, a city in Shandong Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 48,000 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 kilometers from the coast, and its operations are part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the region. Under China's wastewater treatment regulations, plants serving populations of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards, with some facilities adopting advanced treatment for nutrient removal. It operates within the framework of national discharge standards that aim to protect water quality in receiving water bodies. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local rivers that ultimately flow into the Yellow River basin, a major water system in northern China. The downstream environment supports agricultural irrigation and provides habitat for aquatic species. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality for downstream communities and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Yellow River basin, one of China's most important river systems. The downstream environment includes agricultural areas and supports diverse aquatic life. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient pollution and protect water quality for irrigation and ecological health in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Feicheng, Shandong Province, China, at coordinates 36.19 N, 116.72 E.
The plant serves approximately 48,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local rivers that are part of the Yellow River basin, supporting downstream agricultural and ecological uses.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary treatment for facilities of this scale to protect water quality.
Plants of this size in China typically employ secondary biological treatment, and some may include nutrient removal to meet local discharge limits.
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