Overview
Shanxi wastewater treatment plant serves Jinzhong, Shanxi province, China, with a population of 269,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards.
The Shanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province, China, serving a population of approximately 269,000. The facility is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the region, which includes the urban area of Jinzhong and surrounding districts. As a plant serving a medium-to-large agglomeration, it is expected to comply with China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002). This standard sets effluent limits for key parameters such as COD, BOD, ammonia nitrogen, and total phosphorus, with stricter requirements for plants discharging into sensitive water bodies. The treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into a local river or waterway within the Fen River basin, which ultimately flows into the Yellow River. The Yellow River is a major water source for northern China and supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, making proper treatment essential for downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Fen River basin, a tributary of the Yellow River, which flows through Shanxi and into the Bohai Sea. The Yellow River basin is ecologically significant, supporting migratory fish species and providing water for agriculture and industry. Proper treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect aquatic habitats in this water-stressed region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province, China, specifically in the Yuci District along Jinchang Road.
The plant serves approximately 269,000 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Fen River basin, which flows into the Yellow River and eventually reaches the Bohai Sea.
The plant must comply with China's GB 18918-2002 standard, which sets discharge limits for pollutants based on the receiving water body's sensitivity.
Plants of this scale in China typically employ secondary treatment with nutrient removal, and may include tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive waters.
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