Overview
The Shaanxi wastewater treatment plant serves Fugu County in Yulin City, Shaanxi Province, China, with a population equivalent of 36,800. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Shaanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Fugu County, Yulin City, in the northern part of Shaanxi Province, China. It serves a population equivalent of approximately 36,800, placing it in the medium-sized agglomeration category for Chinese municipal wastewater facilities. The plant is situated inland, far from coastal areas, and its operations are governed by China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002). As a medium-scale facility, the plant is expected to meet at least secondary treatment standards under Chinese regulations, which require removal of organic matter and suspended solids. Typical plants of this size in China employ activated sludge or similar biological treatment methods. The plant's design and operation must comply with local environmental protection bureau permits. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies within the Yellow River basin, which ultimately drains into the Bohai Sea. The receiving waters support agricultural irrigation and ecological flows in the semi-arid Loess Plateau region. Proper treatment is critical to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream aquatic habitats in this ecologically sensitive area.
Environmental context
The Shaanxi plant discharges into tributaries of the Yellow River, which flows through northern China and empties into the Bohai Sea. The Loess Plateau region is prone to soil erosion and water scarcity, making treated wastewater an important resource for local agriculture and ecosystem maintenance. The plant's effluent must meet stringent standards to avoid contributing to eutrophication in downstream reservoirs and coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The Shaanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Fugu County, Yulin City, Shaanxi Province, China. It serves the local urban and peri-urban population.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 36,800 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Yellow River basin. The final receiving water is the Bohai Sea.
The plant must comply with China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which sets limits on COD, BOD, ammonia nitrogen, and other pollutants.
For a medium-sized agglomeration in China, secondary biological treatment (e.g., activated sludge) is standard, often with nutrient removal to meet Class 1A or 1B discharge standards.
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