Overview
Shanxi wastewater treatment plant serves 52,000 people in Jinshi City, Shanxi Province, China. It operates under national wastewater standards for inland facilities.
The Shanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Lingshi County, Jinshi City, Shanxi Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 52,000 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for Chinese wastewater infrastructure. The plant is situated inland, far from coastal areas, and its operations are governed by China's national discharge standards. As a medium-scale facility, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment requirements under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002). This standard mandates pollutant removal to protect receiving water bodies. The regulatory framework ensures that plants of this size typically employ biological treatment processes to achieve compliance. The plant discharges into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Yellow River basin, a major river system in northern China. The downstream environment supports agricultural irrigation and ecological functions. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect water quality in this water-scarce region.
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 provides water for agriculture, industry, and domestic use across several provinces. Downstream ecosystems include wetlands and habitats for migratory birds, making nutrient removal critical to prevent algal blooms and maintain ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Lingshi County, Jinshi City, Shanxi Province, China, in the southeastern part of the province.
The plant serves approximately 52,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges into local watercourses that are part of the Yellow River basin, helping to protect downstream water quality in this major river system.
The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for pollutants like COD, BOD, and nutrients.
For medium-sized agglomerations in China, secondary biological treatment (such as activated sludge) is standard, often with nutrient removal to meet Class 1A or 1B discharge standards.
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