Overview
Shaanxi wastewater treatment plant serves Xi'an, Shaanxi, China, with a population of 80,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards, ensuring treated effluent meets local discharge requirements.
The Shaanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in the Yanliang District of Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 80,000 people, making it a medium-sized municipal facility within the region's wastewater infrastructure. Under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), plants serving this population tier are expected to achieve at least secondary treatment, with stricter limits in sensitive watersheds. The facility likely employs conventional biological treatment processes to meet these regulatory requirements. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Yellow River basin, a major river system in northern China. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in this agriculturally and industrially important region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local waterways within the Yellow River basin, which ultimately drains into the Bohai Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical water source for agriculture and industry in northern China. Effective nutrient removal is important to prevent eutrophication in downstream reservoirs and coastal zones.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Yanliang District of Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China, at approximately latitude 34.671 and longitude 109.256.
The plant serves a population of about 80,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Yellow River basin, eventually reaching the Bohai Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), which set effluent limits for pollutants based on the receiving water's sensitivity.
For medium-sized agglomerations in China, secondary biological treatment is standard, with additional nutrient removal required in environmentally sensitive areas.
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