Overview
Nei Mongol wastewater treatment plant serves 88,000 people in 隆兴昌镇, Inner Mongolia, China. It operates under national standards for municipal wastewater treatment.
The Nei Mongol wastewater treatment plant is located in 隆兴昌镇, within 五原县, Bayannur, Inner Mongolia, China. It serves a population of approximately 88,000, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for Chinese municipal wastewater infrastructure. Under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), plants of this scale are typically required to meet Class 1-A or 1-B effluent limits, which mandate biological treatment with nutrient removal. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment for the population served. The plant discharges into local water bodies within the Yellow River basin, which ultimately flows into the Bohai Sea. Its operation is critical for protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and supporting agricultural water reuse in the region.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Yellow River basin, a major waterway that drains into the Bohai Sea. The region's semi-arid climate makes water quality management crucial for local agriculture and ecosystems. The plant's discharge supports downstream water availability and helps maintain ecological balance in the Yellow River estuary.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in 隆兴昌镇, 五原县, Bayannur, Inner Mongolia, China.
The plant serves approximately 88,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal facility.
The plant discharges into local waterways within the Yellow River basin, which flows into the Bohai Sea.
The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for organic matter, nutrients, and pathogens.
For medium-sized agglomerations in China, secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal is standard, often meeting Class 1-A or 1-B standards to protect receiving waters.
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