Overview
Nei Mongol wastewater treatment plant serves Jiuyuan District, Baotou, Inner Mongolia, China, with a population of 20,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards.
The Nei Mongol wastewater treatment plant is located in Jiuyuan District, Baotou, Inner Mongolia, China. It serves a population of approximately 20,000 people, making it a medium-sized facility within the region's municipal 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 serving 20,000 people, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet these standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Yellow River basin. The Yellow River is a major waterway in northern China, supporting agriculture, industry, and ecosystems. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic life.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Yellow River basin, a critical water resource for northern China. The river supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for irrigation and drinking. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this arid region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Jiuyuan District, Baotou, Inner Mongolia, China, specifically in the Shenlu community area near the Rare Earth High-Tech Zone.
The plant serves approximately 20,000 people in the Jiuyuan District and surrounding areas of Baotou.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Yellow River basin, a major river in northern China.
The plant must comply with China's national standard GB 18918-2002 for municipal wastewater treatment, which sets limits on pollutants like COD, BOD, and nutrients.
For a plant of this scale, secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal is standard to meet the GB 18918-2002 discharge standards.
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