Overview
Shaanxi wastewater treatment plant serves 290,000 people in Baqiao District, Xi'an, China. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Shaanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Baqiao District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 290,000, classifying it as a large-scale municipal facility within the region's urban wastewater infrastructure. As a Chinese treatment plant serving a large agglomeration, it is subject to the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which mandates secondary treatment with nutrient removal for plants of this scale. Regulatory requirements ensure appropriate treatment levels for environmental protection. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Wei River, a major tributary of the Yellow River. This downstream connection highlights the plant's role in protecting the Yellow River basin from pollution, supporting aquatic life and downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Wei River, which joins the Yellow River downstream. The Yellow River basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic species and providing water for agriculture and industry. The plant's discharge contributes to maintaining water quality in this critical watershed, which faces challenges from sedimentation and pollution.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Baqiao District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China, at Jinmao 7th Road.
The plant serves approximately 290,000 people, making it a large-scale municipal facility.
The plant discharges into the local water system that flows into the Wei River, a major tributary of the Yellow River.
The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which requires secondary treatment with nutrient removal for large agglomerations.
For plants of this scale, Chinese regulations mandate secondary biological treatment with phosphorus and nitrogen removal to meet Class 1A or 1B discharge standards.
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