Shanxi Wastewater Treatment Plant, Shahe Town, Shanxi Province, China

The Shanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Shahe Town (砂河镇), Fansi County, Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 24,200 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards. The plant is situated inland, far from coastal waters, and its operations are part of the municipal infrastructure for the region. As a Chinese wastewater treatment facility, it operates under national regulations including the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002). For a plant serving around 24,200 people, typical treatment expectations include secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal to meet Class 1-A or 1-B standards, depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with effluent quality standards. The treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into a local river or stream within the Hai River basin, which ultimately flows into the Bohai Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting local water resources and downstream aquatic ecosystems from untreated sewage pollution.

The plant discharges into a local watercourse within the Hai River basin, which drains into the Bohai Sea. The downstream environment includes agricultural areas and ecologically sensitive zones that support diverse aquatic life. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect water quality in the receiving waters.