Overview
Shanxi wastewater treatment plant serves Houma City in Shanxi Province, China, with a population equivalent of 59,000. The facility operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Shanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Houma City, Shanxi Province, China, serving a population equivalent of approximately 59,000. The facility is situated in the urban area of Houma, within the Fen River basin, which is part of the larger Yellow River watershed. As a municipal treatment plant, it plays a key role in managing wastewater from the city's residential and commercial sectors. Under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), treatment plants serving populations of this scale are typically required to achieve at least secondary treatment, with stricter limits for sensitive water bodies. Facilities in this region often employ biological treatment methods such as activated sludge or oxidation ditches to meet regulatory requirements. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local waterways that eventually flow into the Fen River, a major tributary of the Yellow River. The Yellow River downstream supports agricultural irrigation and provides water for millions of people. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect water quality in the Fen River and contributes to the ecological health of the Yellow River basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Fen River, which flows through Shanxi Province and joins the Yellow River in Shaanxi. The Yellow River is a vital water source for northern China, supporting agriculture, industry, and domestic use. Downstream ecosystems include wetlands and riverine habitats that rely on adequate water quality. The plant's operations help mitigate nutrient and pollutant loads, reducing the risk of eutrophication and protecting aquatic biodiversity in the Fen River and Yellow River systems.
Frequently asked questions
The Shanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Houma City, Shanxi Province, China. Its address is in the Ludong Subdistrict, Xintian Township, Houma City, Linfen City, Shanxi Province.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 59,000 people, covering residential and commercial wastewater from Houma City.
The treated effluent from the Shanxi plant is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Fen River, a major tributary of the Yellow River. The plant contributes to the Fen River basin.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standard GB 18918-2002, which sets limits for pollutants such as COD, BOD, ammonia nitrogen, and phosphorus. For plants serving populations over 50,000, secondary treatment is typically required, with potential tertiary treatment for sensitive areas.
For a plant serving about 59,000 people in China, common treatment processes include activated sludge, oxidation ditches, or sequencing batch reactors. These biological methods achieve secondary treatment, removing organic matter and nutrients to meet GB 18918-2002 standards.
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