Overview
Shanxi wastewater treatment plant serves 150,000 people in Pingcheng District, Datong, Shanxi Province, China. The facility operates under national wastewater standards for large agglomerations.
The Shanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Pingcheng District, Datong, Shanxi Province, China, serving a population of 150,000. The facility is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the Datong metropolitan area, situated in the northern part of the province. As a plant serving a large agglomeration of 150,000 people, it is expected to meet China's national discharge standards, which require secondary treatment as a minimum for urban wastewater. Facilities of this scale typically incorporate biological treatment stages to comply with regulatory limits for organic matter and nutrients. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Hai River system and then to the Bohai Sea. The receiving water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional water resources. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality in the densely populated region.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from the Shanxi plant flows into the local water network, part of the Hai River basin, which drains into the Bohai Sea. This coastal sea supports important fisheries and marine biodiversity. The plant's operation is critical for reducing nutrient and pollutant loads that could otherwise contribute to eutrophication and ecological degradation in the downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
The Shanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Pingcheng District, Datong, Shanxi Province, China, near Taihe Road and Wenying Lake area.
The plant serves approximately 150,000 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water network, which flows into the Hai River system and ultimately reaches the Bohai Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which mandate secondary treatment for urban plants serving over 100,000 people.
Plants of this scale in China typically employ secondary biological treatment processes, such as activated sludge, to meet national standards for BOD, COD, and suspended solids.
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