Overview
Shanxi wastewater treatment plant serves Datong, Shanxi, China, with a population of 770,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards for large agglomerations.
The Shanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in the Datong Economic Development Zone, Yunzhou District, Datong City, Shanxi Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 770,000, classifying it as a large-scale municipal facility under Chinese wastewater regulations. As a major treatment plant in northern China, it is expected to meet the discharge standards set by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, which typically require secondary or advanced treatment for facilities of this size. The plant's design and operational practices align with China's Water Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan, which mandates stringent effluent quality for plants serving over 100,000 people. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local water bodies that drain into the Hai River system, ultimately reaching the Bohai Sea. This watershed supports agricultural and industrial activities in Shanxi and Hebei provinces, making effective treatment critical for downstream water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Hai River basin, which flows through Shanxi and Hebei provinces before emptying into the Bohai Sea. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are used for irrigation and industrial supply. Effective treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and contamination in this semi-arid region, where water resources are scarce and heavily utilized.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Datong Economic Development Zone, Yunzhou District, Datong City, Shanxi Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 770,000 people, making it a large-scale municipal facility.
The plant discharges into the Hai River basin, which flows to the Bohai Sea, protecting downstream water quality in Shanxi and Hebei provinces.
The plant operates under China's Water Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan, which requires advanced treatment for large agglomerations to meet national discharge standards.
Plants of this scale in China typically employ secondary or tertiary treatment processes, including biological treatment and nutrient removal, to comply with stringent effluent limits.
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