Overview
Shaanxi wastewater treatment plant serves Heyang County in Shaanxi Province, China, with a population of 76,500. The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Shaanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Heyang County (合阳县), Shaanxi Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 76,500, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal facility within the region's wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), which mandate secondary treatment for urban wastewater. For agglomerations of this scale, Chinese regulations typically require compliance with Class 1A or 1B discharge limits depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse within the Yellow River basin, as Heyang County lies near the Yellow River. The downstream environment supports agricultural irrigation and ecological flows, making effective treatment critical for protecting water quality in this semi-arid region.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Yellow River basin, one of China's most important water systems. Treated wastewater likely flows into a tributary of the Yellow River, which ultimately reaches the Bohai Sea. The region's semi-arid climate means that water resources are scarce, and maintaining water quality is essential for agricultural use and ecosystem health downstream.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Heyang County (合阳县), Shaanxi Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 76,500 people.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse within the Yellow River basin, which ultimately flows to the Bohai Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), which set limits for pollutants based on the receiving water body's sensitivity.
In China, municipal plants serving populations of this scale are typically required to provide secondary treatment, with possible advanced treatment if discharging into sensitive water bodies.
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