Overview
Shanxi wastewater treatment plant serves 190,000 people in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, China. It operates under China's national wastewater standards for urban agglomerations.
The Shanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Yijing Subdistrict, Jinyuan District, Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province, China. It serves a population of 190,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large urban agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management frameworks. As a facility serving this population tier, the plant is expected to meet the discharge standards set by China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment, which typically require secondary or advanced treatment for urban wastewater. The plant's design and operation align with national policies aimed at reducing pollution in inland water bodies. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local waterways that ultimately flow into the Yellow River basin, a major river system in northern China. This region faces challenges from industrial and agricultural runoff, making effective wastewater treatment critical for protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Fen River, which flows into the Yellow River, a vital water source for northern China. The Yellow River basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. Effective treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream reservoirs and the river's lower reaches.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Yijing Subdistrict, Jinyuan District, Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 190,000 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large urban agglomeration.
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Fen River, which flows into the Yellow River, a major waterway in northern China.
The plant operates under China's national discharge standards, which require secondary or advanced treatment for urban wastewater to protect water quality in the Yellow River basin.
Plants of this scale in China typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal, to meet the Class 1A or 1B discharge standards set by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment.
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