Overview
Shanxi wastewater treatment plant serves 54,200 people in Jindai Town, Shanxi Province, China. It operates under national wastewater standards for inland facilities.
The Shanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Jindai Town, Dingxiang County, Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 54,200, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for Chinese municipal wastewater infrastructure. As a facility in China, the plant is subject to the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for conventional pollutants and nutrients. For agglomerations of this size, secondary biological treatment is typically required, with potential nutrient removal in sensitive watersheds. The plant discharges into local water bodies within the Shanxi region, which ultimately drain into the Yellow River basin. The surrounding area is inland and semi-arid, making water quality management important for downstream agricultural and ecological uses.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local waterways that flow into the Yellow River system, a major river supporting agriculture and ecosystems in northern China. The region's semi-arid climate means receiving waters have limited dilution capacity, making effective treatment critical for protecting downstream water quality and aquatic life.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Beiguan Village, Jindai Town, Dingxiang County, Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 54,200 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that eventually flow into the Yellow River basin, a major river system in northern China.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. For plants serving around 54,000 people, secondary biological treatment is typically required.
For medium-sized agglomerations in China, secondary treatment (e.g., activated sludge) is standard, often with additional nutrient removal in sensitive areas to meet Class 1A or 1B effluent standards.
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