Overview
Shanxi wastewater treatment plant serves Ying County in Shanxi Province, China, with a population of approximately 50,500. The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
Shanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Jincheng Town, Ying County, Shuozhou City, Shanxi Province, China. It serves a population of about 50,500, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Chinese municipal wastewater management. The plant is subject to China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for conventional pollutants, nutrients, and pathogens. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet Class 1-A or 1-B standards, depending on the receiving water's sensitivity. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Hai River basin, which ultimately flows into the Bohai Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and supporting water quality in the region's agricultural and urban areas.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Hai River basin, which drains into the Bohai Sea via the Hai River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive due to industrial and agricultural runoff. The plant's treatment helps mitigate nutrient loading and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Jincheng Town, Ying County, Shuozhou City, Shanxi Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 50,500 people in the Ying County area.
The plant discharges into local waterways within the Hai River basin, which flows into the Bohai Sea.
The plant must comply with China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for pollutants and nutrients.
Plants of this scale in China typically require secondary treatment with nutrient removal to meet Class 1-A or 1-B standards, depending on the sensitivity of the receiving water body.
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