Overview
Ningxia Hui wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 31,100 people in Gucheng Town, Ningxia, China. The facility operates under China's national wastewater standards for inland communities.
Ningxia Hui wastewater treatment plant is located in Gucheng Town, part of Litong District in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China. The facility serves a population of around 31,100, placing it in the medium-scale category for Chinese municipal wastewater infrastructure. China's wastewater treatment regulations require secondary treatment for urban plants serving communities of this size, with effluent standards set under the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002). Typical facilities in this region employ biological treatment methods such as activated sludge or sequencing batch reactors to meet Class 1A or 1B discharge limits. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Yellow River basin, a critical water resource for northern China. The Ningxia region is semi-arid, making water quality management essential for agricultural irrigation and ecological health downstream. The facility plays a key role in protecting the Yellow River from untreated wastewater pollution.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Yellow River basin, which is the primary water source for agriculture and domestic use in Ningxia. The Yellow River downstream supports diverse aquatic life and is a vital migratory corridor for fish species. The semi-arid climate means that maintaining water quality is crucial for preventing eutrophication and ensuring safe irrigation water for the region's extensive farmland.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Gucheng Town, Litong District, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China.
The plant serves approximately 31,100 people, classifying it as a medium-scale municipal facility.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Yellow River basin, a major water source for northern China.
The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for inland facilities.
Chinese regulations require secondary treatment for urban plants of this scale, typically using biological processes like activated sludge or sequencing batch reactors to meet Class 1A or 1B discharge standards.
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