Overview
Shanxi wastewater treatment plant serves Jincheng, Shanxi, China, with a population of 33,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards for secondary treatment.
The Shanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Qinshui County, Jincheng, Shanxi Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 33,000 people, placing it in the medium-scale category for municipal wastewater treatment in the region. As a plant in China, it operates under the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which mandates secondary treatment with nutrient removal for plants of this scale. Typical facilities in this region employ activated sludge processes to meet Class 1A or 1B effluent standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Yellow River basin, which ultimately flows into the Bohai Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and supporting water quality in the densely populated Shanxi region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Yellow River, which flows through northern China before reaching the Bohai Sea. The Yellow River basin supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical water resource for agriculture and industry. The plant's operations help reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream reservoirs and coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Qinshui County, Jincheng, Shanxi Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 33,000 people in the Jincheng area.
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Yellow River, helping to protect water quality in the Yellow River basin and downstream Bohai Sea.
The plant operates under China's GB 18918-2002 standard, which requires secondary treatment with nutrient removal for municipal plants serving over 10,000 people.
Plants of this scale typically use activated sludge processes to meet Class 1A or 1B effluent standards, ensuring removal of organic matter and nutrients.
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