Shanxi Wastewater Treatment Plant, Xinzhou, Shanxi Province, China

The Shanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Xinzhou, Shanxi province, China, serving a population of approximately 200,000. The facility is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the city of Xinzhou, situated in the inland region of northern China. As a large agglomeration serving over 150,000 people, the plant is expected to meet China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which typically requires secondary treatment with nutrient removal for plants of this scale. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national effluent limits. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Yellow River basin. The receiving water body supports agricultural and ecological functions in the region, and the plant's operation is critical for protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.

The plant's treated effluent flows into the local river system, part of the Yellow River basin, which is a major water source for northern China. The downstream environment includes agricultural areas and ecologically sensitive zones that rely on adequate water quality. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall health of the basin, supporting biodiversity and human water uses.