Overview
Shanxi wastewater treatment plant serves 300,000 people in 圪垯上村, Lishi District, Lvliang, Shanxi, China. It operates under China's national wastewater standards for large agglomerations.
The Shanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in 圪垯上村, within the Lishi District of Lvliang City, Shanxi Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 300,000, classifying it as a large-scale municipal facility under Chinese wastewater regulations. As a plant serving over 100,000 people, it is expected to meet stringent discharge standards under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002). This typically requires secondary treatment with nutrient removal, and often tertiary treatment for sensitive receiving waters. Regulatory compliance for this population tier is well-established. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies within the Yellow River basin, which ultimately flows into the Bohai Sea. The facility plays a critical role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and supporting water quality in the region's densely populated and industrial areas.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local waterways within the Yellow River basin, one of China's major river systems. The Yellow River flows eastward through Shanxi and other provinces before discharging into the Bohai Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and industry. The plant's operations help mitigate nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream ecological health and water quality in a region facing significant environmental pressures from urbanization and industrial activity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in 圪垯上村, Lishi District, Lvliang City, Shanxi Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 300,000 people, making it a large-scale municipal facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Yellow River basin, which ultimately flows into the Bohai Sea.
The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which requires secondary treatment with nutrient removal for facilities of this scale.
For large agglomerations over 100,000 people, Chinese regulations typically mandate secondary biological treatment with nitrogen and phosphorus removal, and often tertiary treatment to meet stricter effluent limits in sensitive areas.
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