Overview
The Shaanxi wastewater treatment plant serves Yuyang District, Yulin City, Shaanxi Province, China, with a population of 34,000. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Shaanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Yuyang District, Yulin City, Shaanxi Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 34,000 people, making it a medium-sized facility within the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. Under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), treatment plants of this scale are typically required to meet Class 1-A or 1-B effluent limits, which include biological treatment and nutrient removal. Regulatory compliance is expected for facilities serving urban populations. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Yellow River basin. The receiving water body supports agricultural irrigation and ecological flows in the semi-arid Loess Plateau region. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local river system within the Yellow River basin, one of China's major watercourses. The downstream environment includes agricultural areas and ecologically sensitive zones that rely on adequate water quality. The Loess Plateau region faces challenges from erosion and sedimentation, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining river health and supporting local ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Yuyang District, Yulin City, Shaanxi Province, China, at coordinates 38.256 N, 109.719 E.
The plant serves approximately 34,000 people in the Yuyang District area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local river system, which flows into the Yellow River basin.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), which set effluent limits for pollutants such as COD, BOD, and nutrients.
For medium-sized agglomerations in China, secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal is standard, often meeting Class 1-A or 1-B discharge standards.
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