Overview
Shaanxi wastewater treatment plant serves Taibai County in Shaanxi Province, China, with a population of 15,000. The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Shaanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Taibai County, Shaanxi Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 15,000 people, classifying it as a small to medium-scale municipal facility in the region. The plant is subject to China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002). This national regulation sets effluent limits for various pollutants, and plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment to meet these standards. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local waterway within the Yangtze River basin, as Shaanxi Province drains into the Yangtze via the Han River system. Proper treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in Shaanxi Province, which lies within the Yangtze River basin. Treated wastewater likely flows into tributaries of the Han River, a major Yangtze tributary, eventually reaching the East China Sea. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local water resources, making effective treatment essential for ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The Shaanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Taibai County, Shaanxi Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 15,000 people in the Taibai County area.
The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into tributaries of the Han River, which flows into the Yangtze River, helping protect downstream water quality.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for municipal wastewater treatment plants to protect surface water quality.
For a plant of this scale in China, secondary biological treatment is typical, often using activated sludge or similar processes to meet national effluent standards.
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