Overview
Liaoning wastewater treatment plant serves Shenhe District, Liaoning, China, with a population equivalent of 1,410,000. The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Liaoning wastewater treatment plant is located in Shenhe District, Liaoning Province, China, serving a population equivalent of 1,410,000. As a large-scale municipal facility, it plays a critical role in managing wastewater from the urban area of Shenyang. Under China's national wastewater treatment regulations, large agglomerations like this are required to meet stringent discharge standards, typically involving secondary or advanced treatment processes. The plant's design and operation align with these requirements to ensure compliance with environmental protection laws. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Liao River basin, a major river system in northeastern China. The Liao River flows into the Bohai Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agricultural and industrial use downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Liao River basin, which flows through Liaoning Province and empties into the Bohai Sea. This watershed supports important fisheries and migratory bird habitats. The Bohai Sea is a semi-enclosed sea with significant ecological and economic value, requiring careful management of nutrient and pollutant loads from upstream sources.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Shenhe District, Liaoning Province, China, at Dongling Road, Dongling Subdistrict.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 1,410,000, making it a large-scale municipal facility.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Liao River basin, which ultimately flows into the Bohai Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which set limits on pollutants for municipal wastewater treatment plants.
For large agglomerations in China, secondary or advanced treatment is typically required to meet national discharge standards, often including biological nutrient removal.
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