Overview
Shanxi wastewater treatment plant serves Xiaoyi City in Shanxi Province, China, with a population of 108,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards for urban agglomerations.
The Shanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Xiaoyi City, part of Luliang City in Shanxi Province, China. It serves a population of 108,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese municipal wastewater regulations. As a plant serving over 100,000 people, it is expected to meet the discharge standards set by China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment, which typically require secondary or advanced treatment to protect receiving water bodies. The plant's design and operation align with national policies aimed at reducing pollution in rivers and lakes. The treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into local waterways that eventually flow into the Yellow River basin, a major river system in northern China. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the region's aquatic environments.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge contributes to the local watershed within the Yellow River basin, which drains into the Bohai Sea. The region faces challenges from industrial and agricultural runoff, and the plant's treatment helps mitigate nutrient and pollutant loads. Downstream ecosystems, including wetlands and river habitats, benefit from reduced contamination, supporting biodiversity and water quality for communities.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Xiaoyi City, Luliang City, Shanxi Province, China, on Dazhong Road in Chongwen Subdistrict.
The plant serves a population of 108,000, making it a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways within the Yellow River basin, helping to protect downstream rivers and the Bohai Sea.
The plant operates under China's national discharge standards, which require secondary or advanced treatment for urban agglomerations of this size to reduce pollutants and protect water bodies.
Plants of this scale in China typically employ secondary biological treatment processes such as activated sludge, often with nutrient removal, to meet Class 1A or 1B discharge standards.
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