Overview
The Shaanxi wastewater treatment plant serves 韩城市, China, treating municipal wastewater for a population of 86,200. It operates under China's national wastewater standards.
The Shaanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in 韩城市 (Hancheng), Shaanxi Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 86,200, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal facility. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure. As a Chinese wastewater facility, the plant is subject to the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits based on the receiving water body's sensitivity. For plants serving populations above 50,000, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required. It is expected to meet these national standards. The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the Yellow River basin, a major river system in northern China. The Yellow River supports extensive agricultural irrigation and provides drinking water for millions. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters a tributary of the Yellow River, which flows through arid and semi-arid regions of northern China before reaching the Bohai Sea. The Yellow River basin is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and human consumption. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this stressed river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in 韩城市 (Hancheng), Shaanxi Province, China, at coordinates 35.639 N, 110.574 E.
The plant serves approximately 86,200 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that flows into the Yellow River basin, ultimately reaching the Bohai Sea.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants based on the receiving water body's sensitivity.
For medium-sized agglomerations in China, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet national discharge standards and protect water quality.
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