Overview
Shaanxi wastewater treatment plant serves 650,000 people in Dongguan Subdistrict, Hantai District, Hanzhong, Shaanxi, China. It operates under China's national wastewater standards for large agglomerations.
The Shaanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Dongguan Subdistrict, Hantai District, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 650,000, classifying it as a large-scale municipal facility under Chinese wastewater management frameworks. As a large agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which mandates secondary treatment with nutrient removal for facilities of this scale. The plant's design and operation align with national policies aimed at protecting water quality in the Han River basin. The plant discharges treated effluent into the Han River, a major tributary of the Yangtze River. The Han River supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities. Proper treatment at this plant is critical for maintaining ecological health in the Yangtze River basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Han River, which flows into the Yangtze River, China's longest waterway. The Yangtze basin supports a rich diversity of fish species and provides drinking water for millions. The plant's location in a densely populated area means its effluent quality directly affects downstream ecosystems and human water use.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Dongguan Subdistrict, Hantai District, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 650,000 people, making it a large-scale municipal facility.
The plant discharges into the Han River, a tributary of the Yangtze River, helping protect water quality in the Yangtze basin.
The plant operates under China's GB 18918-2002 standard, which requires secondary treatment with nutrient removal for large agglomerations like this one.
For a population of 650,000, Chinese regulations mandate at least secondary biological treatment with nitrogen and phosphorus removal to meet Class 1A or 1B discharge standards.
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