Overview
Shanxi wastewater treatment plant serves Datong, Shanxi, China, with a population of 50,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards for medium-sized agglomerations.
The Shanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Guangling County, Datong City, Shanxi Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 50,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal facility within the region's wastewater infrastructure. China's wastewater treatment regulations, including the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), set effluent quality requirements based on receiving water sensitivity. For plants serving populations around 50,000, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically expected, especially in environmentally sensitive areas. The plant's operational context aligns with these national standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Hai River basin, which flows into the Bohai Sea. This downstream connection underscores the plant's role in protecting both local aquatic ecosystems and the broader marine environment from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Hai River basin, which ultimately drains into the Bohai Sea. The Bohai Sea is a semi-enclosed marginal sea that supports diverse marine life and is ecologically sensitive to nutrient inputs. Proper treatment at this plant helps mitigate eutrophication risks in downstream rivers and coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Guangling County, Datong City, Shanxi Province, China, near the village of Mowan.
The plant serves approximately 50,000 people, making it a medium-sized municipal facility.
The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Hai River basin, which flows into the Bohai Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater standards, including GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants based on the sensitivity of the receiving environment.
For a medium-sized agglomeration of 50,000 people, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required, especially if the receiving water body is sensitive to eutrophication.
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