Overview
Shandong wastewater treatment plant serves 145,000 people in Zaozhuang, Shandong, China. It operates under China's national wastewater standards for urban agglomerations of this scale.
The Shandong wastewater treatment plant is located in Pizhuang Town, Tai'erzhuang District, Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 145,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese municipal wastewater management frameworks. As a plant serving over 100,000 people, it is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002). The facility likely employs conventional activated sludge or similar biological processes to achieve compliance with national effluent limits. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Huai River basin, which ultimately drains into the Yellow Sea. Its operation is critical for protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and supporting water quality in the region's densely populated and agriculturally active areas.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Huai River basin, a major water system in eastern China that flows into the Yellow Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for irrigation and industry. Effective treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect the ecological health of downstream lakes and coastal zones.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Pizhuang Town, Tai'erzhuang District, Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 145,000 people, making it a medium-to-large urban agglomeration.
The plant discharges into the Huai River basin, which flows into the Yellow Sea, protecting downstream water bodies and ecosystems.
The plant must comply with China's GB 18918-2002 standard, which mandates secondary treatment for urban wastewater plants serving over 100,000 people.
China's wastewater treatment is governed by national standards and local environmental protection bureaus. Plants of this scale are required to meet strict effluent limits to protect water resources.
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