Overview
Shanxi wastewater treatment plant serves Yaomiao Town in Linfen, Shanxi, China. It handles a population of 200,000 and operates under China's national wastewater regulations.
The Shanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Yaomiao Town, Yaodu District, Linfen City, Shanxi Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 200,000 people, classifying it as a large-scale municipal facility within the region. The plant is situated near the Fen River, a major tributary of the Yellow River. As a large agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which mandates secondary treatment with nutrient removal for plants serving over 100,000 people. The facility's treatment processes and capacity are designed to comply with these national standards, ensuring effective pollutant reduction before discharge. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the Fen River, which flows through Shanxi Province and eventually joins the Yellow River. The Yellow River basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of the Fen River and downstream ecosystems, particularly in a region facing water scarcity and pollution pressures.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Fen River, a major tributary of the Yellow River. The Fen River flows through Shanxi Province and empties into the Yellow River, which is the sixth-longest river in the world and supports a wide range of aquatic species, including endemic fish. The Yellow River basin is ecologically sensitive due to high sediment loads and periodic water shortages, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Yaomiao Town, Yaodu District, Linfen City, Shanxi Province, China, near the Fen River.
The plant serves approximately 200,000 people, making it a large-scale municipal facility.
Treated effluent is discharged into the Fen River, a tributary of the Yellow River, which flows through Shanxi Province.
The plant operates under China's GB 18918-2002 standard, which requires secondary treatment with nutrient removal for large agglomerations serving over 100,000 people.
The Fen River flows into the Yellow River, a major waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry in northern China.
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