Overview
Shanxi wastewater treatment plant serves 135,000 people in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, China. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Shanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Taiyuan, the capital of Shanxi Province in northern China. It serves a population of approximately 135,000, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category. The plant is situated inland, far from coastal areas, and discharges into local water bodies within the Yellow River basin. As a Chinese municipal wastewater facility, the plant is subject to the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets limits for key pollutants. For plants serving over 100,000 people, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required. It is expected to meet the national standards for effluent quality. The treated effluent from the plant flows into the Fen River, a major tributary of the Yellow River. The Yellow River basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry. Downstream, the river eventually reaches the Bohai Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the local watershed from untreated sewage and industrial pollutants.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Fen River, which flows into the Yellow River, one of China's most important waterways. The Yellow River basin supports a variety of fish species and is a critical water source for northern China. Downstream, the river empties into the Bohai Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with significant ecological and economic importance. The plant's operations help reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting both freshwater and marine environments.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Taiyuan, the capital of Shanxi Province, China. Its address is in the Tunlan subdistrict of Gujiao city, within Taiyuan municipality.
The plant serves approximately 135,000 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Fen River, a major tributary of the Yellow River. The Yellow River eventually flows into the Bohai Sea.
The plant must comply with China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets limits on BOD, COD, nitrogen, and phosphorus.
For agglomerations over 100,000 people, Chinese regulations typically require secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal to meet Class 1A or 1B standards.
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