Overview
Shaanxi wastewater treatment plant serves 650,000 people in Qindu District, Xianyang, Shaanxi, China. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Shaanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Chenyangzhai Subdistrict, Qindu District, Xianyang City, Shaanxi Province, China. It serves a population of 650,000, classifying it as a large-scale municipal facility within the region. Under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), plants serving populations over 100,000 are typically required to meet Class 1-A or 1-B effluent limits, which include biological treatment and nutrient removal. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment for this scale. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that ultimately flow into the Wei River, a major tributary of the Yellow River. The Wei River basin supports agricultural irrigation and urban water supply, making effective treatment critical for downstream water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local waterways that drain into the Wei River, which flows eastward to join the Yellow River. The Yellow River basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions of people. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream habitats in this arid region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Chenyangzhai Subdistrict, Qindu District, Xianyang City, Shaanxi Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 650,000 people, making it a large-scale municipal facility.
Treated wastewater 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 (GB 18918-2002), which require advanced treatment for large agglomerations to meet Class 1-A or 1-B limits.
For plants of this scale, Chinese regulations typically mandate secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal, often including activated sludge processes and disinfection.
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