Overview
Shanxi wastewater treatment plant serves the city of 和顺县 in Shanxi province, China, with a population of approximately 36,800. The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Shanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in 和顺县 (Heshun County), within the Shanxi province of China. It serves a population of about 36,800, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Chinese municipal wastewater regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are governed by China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002). Plants of this scale in China are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards as a minimum, with tertiary treatment increasingly common in sensitive watersheds. The population served suggests a plant sized to handle typical domestic flows for a medium-sized town. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Yellow River basin, a major river system in northern China. The region's semi-arid climate and intensive agriculture place pressure on water resources, making effective wastewater treatment critical for protecting downstream water quality and supporting ecological health in the Yellow River watershed.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams and rivers that are part of the Yellow River basin, one of China's most important and water-stressed river systems. The downstream environment supports agricultural irrigation and provides habitat for aquatic species. The semi-arid climate of Shanxi means that maintaining water quality in these receiving waters is essential for both human use and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The Shanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in 和顺县 (Heshun County), Shanxi province, China, at coordinates 37.329 N, 113.577 E.
The plant serves approximately 36,800 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Yellow River basin, ultimately contributing to the river system that flows through northern China.
The plant operates under China's national standards, primarily the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent quality limits based on the receiving water's sensitivity.
For a medium-sized agglomeration in China, secondary treatment is the minimum requirement, with many plants now upgrading to tertiary treatment to meet stricter discharge standards, especially in water-scarce regions like Shanxi.
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