Overview
Shaanxi wastewater treatment plant serves Yaozhou District, Tongchuan, Shaanxi, China, with a population of 87,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards.
The Shaanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Yaozhou District, part of Tongchuan City in Shaanxi Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 87,000 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category. The plant is situated in an inland area, away from the coast, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure. Under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), treatment plants serving populations of this scale are typically required to achieve secondary treatment or higher, depending on the sensitivity of the receiving environment. Regulatory expectations for such facilities include compliance with effluent limits for pollutants like COD, BOD, and ammonia nitrogen. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that ultimately flow into the Yellow River basin, a major river system in northern China. The downstream environment supports agricultural irrigation and aquatic ecosystems, making proper treatment essential for protecting water quality and public health.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent likely enters local streams that drain into the Wei River, a tributary of the Yellow River. The Yellow River basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions of people. Proper wastewater treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and contamination in this water-stressed region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Yaozhou District, Tongchuan City, Shaanxi Province, China, on Yong'an Road Street.
The plant serves approximately 87,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that eventually flow into the Wei River, a tributary of the Yellow River.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), which set effluent limits for pollutants like COD, BOD, and ammonia nitrogen.
For medium-sized agglomerations in China, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible advanced treatment if the receiving water body is sensitive.
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