Overview
Shaanxi wastewater treatment plant serves 83,000 people in Hanbin District, Ankang, Shaanxi, China. It operates under China's national wastewater standards for urban agglomerations.
The Shaanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in the Hanbin District of Ankang, within Shaanxi Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 83,000 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal facility. The plant is situated in the inland region of central China, away from coastal areas, and plays a key role in managing local wastewater. As a facility serving a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet China's national discharge standards, which typically require secondary treatment or higher for urban wastewater. The regulatory framework in China, governed by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, sets effluent limits based on the receiving water body's sensitivity. Plants of this scale commonly employ biological treatment methods such as activated sludge. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local river or stream within the Han River basin, which ultimately flows into the Yangtze River. This downstream connection underscores the plant's role in protecting water quality in one of China's major river systems. The surrounding region features a mix of urban and agricultural areas, and effective wastewater treatment helps safeguard aquatic ecosystems and downstream communities.
Environmental context
The plant is located inland in the Han River basin, a tributary of the Yangtze River. The Han River flows through Shaanxi and Hubei provinces before joining the Yangtze at Wuhan. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for irrigation and drinking. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the ecological health of the Han River and the Yangtze estuary.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Chaoyang Community, Xincheng Subdistrict, Hanbin District, Ankang, Shaanxi Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 83,000 people in the Hanbin District of Ankang.
The plant likely discharges into a local tributary of the Han River, which flows into the Yangtze River.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary treatment for urban facilities of this scale.
Plants serving medium-sized agglomerations in China typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge, to meet national effluent standards.
Nearby plants