Overview
Tianjin wastewater treatment plant serves 200,000 people in Beichen District, Tianjin, China. It operates under China's national wastewater standards for large urban agglomerations.
The Tianjin wastewater treatment plant is located in Beichen District, Tianjin, China, serving a population of 200,000. As a large urban agglomeration, it plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for this densely populated area of northern China. Plants of this scale in China are typically required to meet Class 1A or 1B discharge standards under the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002). These standards mandate advanced treatment with nutrient removal for sensitive water bodies. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that flow into the Hai River system, which ultimately reaches the Bohai Sea. The Hai River basin is a critical water resource for Tianjin, supporting agriculture, industry, and urban water supply, and its protection is essential for regional environmental health.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Hai River basin, which drains into the Bohai Sea via the Hai He estuary. The Bohai Sea is a semi-enclosed marginal sea that supports diverse marine life and is an important fishing ground. The Hai River system receives urban and industrial runoff from Tianjin, making effective wastewater treatment crucial to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Beichen District, Tianjin, China, at the address: Jinwu Line, Dazhangzhuang Town, Beichen District, Tianjin.
The plant serves a population of 200,000, classifying it as a large urban agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways within the Hai River basin, which flows into the Bohai Sea.
As a large plant in China, it must comply with the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), typically requiring Class 1A or 1B standards with nutrient removal.
For a plant of this size in China, advanced treatment with biological nutrient removal is standard to meet Class 1A discharge limits, especially in environmentally sensitive areas like the Hai River basin.
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