Overview
Shandong wastewater treatment plant serves Rushan, Weihai, in Shandong province, China, with a population equivalent of 190,000. The facility has a designed capacity of 1.00 (units unspecified) and is located within 50 km of the coast.
The Shandong wastewater treatment plant is located in Xiashan Town, Rushan City, Weihai, Shandong province, China. It serves a population equivalent of 190,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations. The plant's designed capacity is 1. As a large-scale municipal facility in China, the plant is subject to the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits based on the receiving water body's sensitivity. For plants near coastal areas, stricter standards may apply to protect marine environments. Typical facilities of this size employ secondary or advanced treatment to meet regulatory requirements. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Yellow Sea via rivers in the Shandong Peninsula. The receiving water body supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional fisheries and coastal ecosystems. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 50 km) means its effluent can influence nearshore water quality, necessitating effective nutrient removal to prevent eutrophication.
Environmental context
The Shandong plant is situated in the coastal region of the Shandong Peninsula, with its treated effluent likely entering rivers that flow into the Yellow Sea. This marine environment supports important fisheries and migratory bird populations. The plant's discharge must comply with Chinese standards to minimize impacts on coastal water quality, particularly regarding nutrients and pathogens that could affect marine ecosystems and local aquaculture.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Xiashan Town, Rushan City, Weihai, Shandong province, China, near the coast of the Yellow Sea.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 190,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local rivers that flow into the Yellow Sea. As a coastal facility, it must meet stringent discharge standards to protect marine water quality.
The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits based on the sensitivity of the receiving water body. Coastal plants often require advanced treatment to limit nutrients.
For large agglomerations in China, secondary biological treatment is standard, often with nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) to meet Class 1A or 1B standards, especially for plants discharging into sensitive coastal waters.
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