Overview
The Shanxi wastewater treatment plant serves Gaoping City in Shanxi Province, China, with a population equivalent of 78,000. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Shanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Gaoping City, Shanxi Province, China, serving a population of approximately 78,000 people. The facility is situated in the urban area of Nanjie Street, providing essential wastewater treatment for the community. The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater. For a facility serving a medium-sized agglomeration of 78,000 people, compliance with these standards ensures adequate treatment before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Yellow River basin, a major river system in northern China. The downstream environment supports agricultural irrigation and aquatic ecosystems, making proper treatment crucial for water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that flow into the Yellow River basin, a vital water source for northern China. The region's semi-arid climate makes water quality management critical for downstream agricultural use and ecosystem health. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are used for irrigation, requiring effective nutrient removal to prevent eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Nanjie Street, Gaoping City, Shanxi Province, China, serving the local urban population.
The plant serves approximately 78,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards.
The plant treats wastewater that would otherwise enter local waterways draining into the Yellow River basin, helping protect downstream water quality for agricultural and ecological uses.
The plant operates under China's national discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), which mandate secondary treatment for urban wastewater. Facilities serving over 50,000 people are typically required to meet stricter pollutant limits.
For a medium-sized agglomeration of 78,000 people, Chinese standards typically require secondary biological treatment, often including activated sludge processes, to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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