Overview
Shaanxi wastewater treatment plant serves Yulin City, Shaanxi Province, China, with a population of 30,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards.
The Shaanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Yulin City, Shaanxi Province, China, serving a population of approximately 30,000. The plant is situated in the inland region of northern Shaanxi, an area characterized by a semi-arid climate and significant coal mining activity. As a municipal facility for a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002). This standard mandates secondary treatment with nutrient removal for plants serving over 10,000 people, ensuring compliance with national water quality goals. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that eventually drain into the Yellow River basin, a critical water resource for northern China. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and supporting water reuse in a water-scarce region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Yellow River, which flows through the Loess Plateau and ultimately into the Bohai Sea. The Yellow River basin supports diverse aquatic life and is a vital water source for agriculture and industry. The region's semi-arid climate and intensive coal mining pose additional challenges for water quality management.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Yulin City, Shaanxi Province, China, in the northern part of the province near the border with Inner Mongolia.
The plant serves approximately 30,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Yellow River basin, eventually reaching the Bohai Sea.
The plant operates under China's GB 18918-2002 standard, which sets discharge limits for pollutants and requires secondary treatment with nutrient removal for facilities of this scale.
Plants of this size in China typically employ secondary biological treatment processes such as activated sludge, often with additional nutrient removal to meet national standards.
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