Overview
Shaanxi wastewater treatment plant serves 600,000 people in Yanta District, Xi'an, China. It operates under China's national wastewater standards for large urban agglomerations.
The Shaanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Yanta District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China, serving a population of approximately 600,000. As a major facility in one of China's historical and industrial centers, it plays a critical role in managing municipal wastewater from a densely populated urban area. China's wastewater treatment regulations require large agglomerations (over 100,000 people) to achieve at least secondary treatment, with many facilities adopting advanced treatment to meet stringent discharge standards. The plant's scale suggests it is subject to national pollutant discharge limits under China's Environmental Protection Law and the Water Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately flow into the Wei River, a major tributary of the Yellow River. This downstream connection underscores the plant's importance in protecting the Yellow River basin, which supports agriculture, industry, and ecosystems across northern China.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Wei River system, which flows into the Yellow River, China's second-longest river. The Yellow River basin is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions of people. Effective treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream water quality in this arid region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Yanta District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 600,000 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Wei River system, which flows into the Yellow River.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary treatment for large agglomerations and compliance with the Water Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan.
For a plant of this scale, China typically mandates at least secondary treatment, with many facilities implementing advanced treatment to meet strict effluent limits for sensitive water bodies.
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