Overview
Shaanxi wastewater treatment plant serves Chunhua County, Shaanxi, China, with a population equivalent of 33,500. The facility operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Shaanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Chunhua County, Shaanxi Province, China, along G211 in the urban area. It serves a population of approximately 33,500, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal facility within the region's water management infrastructure. As a Chinese wastewater treatment plant, it is subject to the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for conventional pollutants, nutrients, and pathogens. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet Class 1-A or 1-B standards, depending on the receiving water's sensitivity. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Yellow River basin via the Jing River system. This watershed supports agricultural irrigation and provides water for downstream communities, making effective treatment essential for protecting water quality and ecosystem health in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Jing River, a tributary of the Wei River, which flows into the Yellow River. The Yellow River basin is a critical water resource for northern China, supporting agriculture, industry, and domestic use. Downstream ecosystems include wetlands and riverine habitats that rely on adequate water quality, and the region faces challenges from nutrient pollution and seasonal water scarcity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Chunhua County, Shaanxi Province, China, along G211 in the urban area of the county seat.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 33,500 people.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Jing River, a tributary of the Wei River, which ultimately reaches the Yellow River.
The plant must comply with China's GB 18918-2002 discharge standard, which sets limits for pollutants like COD, ammonia, and phosphorus. For plants of this size, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typical.
For medium-sized plants in China, secondary biological treatment (e.g., activated sludge) with nutrient removal is standard, aiming to meet Class 1-A or 1-B effluent standards depending on the receiving water's sensitivity.
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