Overview
Shaanxi wastewater treatment plant serves 32,000 people in Liquan County, Shaanxi Province, China. It operates under China's national wastewater standards for inland facilities.
The Shaanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Liquan County, Shaanxi Province, China, serving a population of approximately 32,000. As an inland facility, it plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for this community within the broader regional infrastructure. China's wastewater treatment regulations require secondary treatment for plants serving populations over 10,000, with stricter standards for sensitive water bodies. For a plant of this scale, typical processes include activated sludge or biological treatment to meet national discharge limits. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that eventually drain into the Wei River, a major tributary of the Yellow River. This downstream connection underscores the plant's importance in protecting water quality in the Yellow River basin, which supports agriculture, industry, and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Wei River, a major tributary of the Yellow River. The Yellow River basin is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for irrigation and domestic use. Proper treatment is critical to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in this heavily utilized watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Liquan County, Shaanxi Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 32,000 people.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Wei River, a tributary of the Yellow River.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary treatment for facilities serving over 10,000 people. Inland plants must meet limits for pollutants like COD and ammonia to protect receiving waters.
For a plant of this scale, typical treatment includes primary sedimentation followed by biological treatment such as activated sludge or sequencing batch reactors, often with disinfection, to meet Class 1A or 1B discharge standards.
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