Overview
Shanxi wastewater treatment plant serves Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, China, with a population equivalent of 130,000. It discharges into the Fen River, a tributary of the Yellow River.
The Shanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Taiyuan, the capital of Shanxi Province, China. It serves a population equivalent of 130,000, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category under Chinese wastewater regulations. The plant is situated in the urban area of Taiyuan, a major industrial and economic hub in northern China. As a facility of this scale, it is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002). Typical plants serving this population in China employ activated sludge processes with nutrient removal to comply with local water quality standards. The plant discharges treated effluent into the Fen River, which flows through Taiyuan and eventually joins the Yellow River downstream. The Fen River is a key water source for the region and supports agricultural irrigation and industrial use. The Yellow River basin is ecologically significant, providing habitat for diverse aquatic species and serving as a critical water resource for northern China.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Fen River, a major tributary of the Yellow River. The Fen River flows through Taiyuan and downstream through Shanxi Province before joining the Yellow River near the border with Shaanxi. The Yellow River basin is one of China's most important watersheds, supporting millions of people and diverse ecosystems. The river is subject to seasonal flow variations and pollution pressures from industrial and agricultural activities. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality in the Fen River, which is used for irrigation and as a drinking water source downstream.
Frequently asked questions
The Shanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Taiyuan, the capital of Shanxi Province, China. Its address is in the Xiaodian District, near the city center.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 130,000 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Fen River, which flows through Taiyuan and eventually joins the Yellow River downstream.
The plant is expected to meet the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which typically requires secondary treatment with nutrient removal for plants of this scale.
The plant plays a role in protecting the Fen River and Yellow River water quality by treating wastewater from Taiyuan before discharge. The Yellow River basin is a critical water resource for northern China, and plants like this help reduce pollution loads from urban areas.
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