Overview
Shanxi wastewater treatment plant serves the Duan Dian Xiang area of Linfen, Shanxi Province, China, with a population equivalent of 193,000. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Shanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Duan Dian Xiang, a township within the Yaodu District of Linfen City, Shanxi Province, China. The facility serves a population equivalent of 193,000, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category for Chinese municipal wastewater infrastructure. Its location in the interior of Shanxi Province, far from the coast, means treated effluent is discharged into local freshwater systems. As a Chinese municipal wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002). This standard sets limits for key pollutants such as COD, BOD, ammonia nitrogen, and total phosphorus, with different grades (A, B, and C) depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. Plants serving populations over 100,000 are typically expected to achieve at least Grade B standards, with Grade A required for discharge into sensitive waters. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a tributary of the Fen River, which flows through Linfen and eventually joins the Yellow River (Huang He) downstream. The Fen River basin is an important agricultural and industrial region in Shanxi, and the Yellow River is a critical water resource for northern China. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in this semi-arid region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Fen River system, a major tributary of the Yellow River. The Fen River flows through Linfen and other urban centers before joining the Yellow River in Shanxi. The Yellow River downstream supports irrigation, industry, and domestic water supply for millions of people. The watershed is ecologically sensitive due to water scarcity and pollution pressures from agriculture and coal mining in the region. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to maintain water quality and support aquatic life in this semi-arid environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Duan Dian Xiang, a township in the Yaodu District of Linfen City, Shanxi Province, China. Its address is on Huakang Road, near Kangxian Community.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 193,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large municipal wastewater treatment facility in China.
The treated effluent likely discharges into a tributary of the Fen River, which flows through Linfen and eventually joins the Yellow River (Huang He) in Shanxi Province.
The plant operates under China's national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002). For a plant serving 193,000 people, Grade B or higher standards are typically required, with Grade A needed for discharge into sensitive water bodies.
In China, plants serving over 100,000 population equivalent are considered large agglomerations. They are subject to stricter discharge limits and are expected to implement advanced treatment processes to meet Grade A or B standards, especially in water-scarce regions like Shanxi.
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