Overview
Shanxi wastewater treatment plant serves Datong, Shanxi, China, with a population equivalent of 90,000. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Shanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Yong'an Community, Yong'an Town, Hunyuan County, Datong City, Shanxi Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 90,000 people, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category for Chinese municipal wastewater infrastructure. As a plant serving a population of 90,000, it is expected to meet China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum. For plants in sensitive watersheds or with larger capacities, tertiary treatment may be required to control nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies within the Shanxi region, which ultimately drain into the Yellow River basin. The Yellow River is a critical water resource for northern China, supporting agriculture, industry, and ecosystems. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams that are part of the Yellow River basin, one of China's most important river systems. The Yellow River supports extensive agricultural irrigation and provides drinking water for millions of people. Downstream ecosystems include wetlands and riverine habitats that rely on consistent water quality. Effective nutrient removal at this plant helps prevent eutrophication in receiving waters and supports the ecological health of the basin.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Yong'an Community, Yong'an Town, Hunyuan County, Datong City, Shanxi Province, China.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 90,000 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Yellow River basin.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Plants serving over 50,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with possible tertiary treatment for nutrient removal in sensitive areas.
The plant helps protect the Yellow River basin by treating wastewater before discharge, reducing pollution loads that could affect downstream water quality, agriculture, and ecosystems.
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