Overview
Liaoning wastewater treatment plant serves Shenyang, Liaoning, China, with a population of 71,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards, contributing to local water quality management.
The Liaoning wastewater treatment plant is located in Shenyang, the capital of Liaoning Province in northeastern China. It serves a population of approximately 71,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal facility within the region's urban wastewater infrastructure. As a plant in China, it operates under the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for various pollutants. For a facility of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet these standards, especially in sensitive water environments. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Liao River basin. The Liao River flows through Liaoning Province and empties into the Bohai Sea, a semi-enclosed marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean. Protecting this downstream environment is critical for maintaining aquatic biodiversity and supporting regional water resources.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Liao River basin, which flows through Liaoning Province and into the Bohai Sea. The Bohai Sea is a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The Liao River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water source for agriculture and industry in the region. Proper treatment helps reduce eutrophication risks in the downstream marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China, specifically in the Shenbei New District area.
The plant serves approximately 71,000 people, making it a medium-sized municipal facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Liao River basin and eventually reaches the Bohai Sea.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. For a plant of this size, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required.
The plant helps protect the Liao River and Bohai Sea from pollution, reducing nutrient loads that can cause eutrophication and supporting aquatic life in the region.
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