Overview
Shaanxi wastewater treatment plant serves 110,000 people in Hancheng, Shaanxi, China. It operates under China's national wastewater standards for municipal treatment.
The Shaanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in the Xincheng subdistrict of Hancheng, a city in Shaanxi Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 110,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese municipal wastewater management frameworks. China's wastewater treatment regulations, governed by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, require secondary treatment for urban plants serving populations above 100,000. It is expected to meet the national discharge standards for municipal wastewater, which align with the country's water pollution control targets. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies within the Yellow River basin, which ultimately drains into the Bohai Sea. The surrounding region is part of the Loess Plateau, where water resources are scarce and pollution control is critical for downstream ecosystems and agricultural water use.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Yellow River basin, one of China's most important watersheds, which flows through arid and semi-arid regions before reaching the Bohai Sea. The Loess Plateau landscape makes the area prone to soil erosion and water scarcity. Treated effluent from the plant supports local water quality in tributaries of the Yellow River, protecting downstream aquatic habitats and agricultural irrigation supplies.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Xincheng subdistrict of Hancheng, a city in Shaanxi Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 110,000 people, making it a medium-to-large municipal facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies within the Yellow River basin, which ultimately flows into the Bohai Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards set by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, which mandate secondary treatment for urban plants serving over 100,000 people.
Chinese regulations require secondary treatment for municipal plants of this scale, often including biological processes to meet national discharge standards for pollutants like COD and ammonia.
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