Overview
Shanxi wastewater treatment plant serves Jinluo Town in Zhongyang County, Lüliang, Shanxi, China, with a population of 46,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards.
The Shanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Jinluo Town, Zhongyang County, Lüliang City, Shanxi Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 46,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management frameworks. Under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), plants of this scale are typically required to meet Class 1-A or 1-B effluent limits, depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment for the population served. The plant discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Yellow River basin, a major river system in northern China. The surrounding region is characterized by loess plateau terrain and semi-arid climate, making water quality management critical for downstream agricultural and ecological uses.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into tributaries of the Yellow River, which is the second-longest river in China and a vital 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 periodic water scarcity. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Jinluo Town, Zhongyang County, Lüliang City, Shanxi Province, China, near the intersection of G209 and S340 roads.
The plant serves approximately 46,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges into local tributaries that flow into the Yellow River basin, a major river system in northern China.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), which set effluent limits based on the receiving water body's sensitivity.
For medium-sized agglomerations in China, secondary or advanced treatment is typical to meet Class 1-A or 1-B standards, ensuring protection of downstream water quality.
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