Overview
Shanxi wastewater treatment plant serves 52,900 people in Jinzhong, Shanxi Province, China. It operates under national wastewater standards for inland municipal facilities.
The Shanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Jinzhong, Shanxi Province, China, serving a population of approximately 52,900. The facility is situated in the inland region of northern China, contributing to local water management infrastructure. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet China's national discharge standards for municipal wastewater, which typically require secondary treatment or higher depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. Chinese regulations mandate compliance with the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002). The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Yellow River basin, a major river system in northern China. The facility plays a role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and supporting water quality in a region facing water scarcity and pollution challenges.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into tributaries of the Yellow River, which is the second-longest river in China and a critical water source for agriculture, industry, and domestic use in northern China. The Yellow River basin supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive due to high sediment loads and seasonal flow variations. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream water quality in this arid region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Jinzhong, Shanxi Province, China, at coordinates 37.621 N, 113.696 E.
The plant serves approximately 52,900 people in the Jinzhong area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Yellow River basin, ultimately reaching the Yellow River.
The plant operates under China's national discharge standards, specifically GB 18918-2002, which sets limits for pollutants in municipal wastewater treatment plant effluent.
For a medium-sized agglomeration like this, Chinese regulations typically require secondary treatment or advanced treatment to meet Class 1A or 1B standards, depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity.
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