Overview
Shanxi wastewater treatment plant serves 290,000 people in Yuncheng, Shanxi Province, China. The facility operates under Chinese national wastewater standards for large agglomerations.
The Shanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in the Yuncheng area of Shanxi Province, China, serving an estimated population of 290,000. This places it in the category of a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management frameworks, which typically require advanced treatment to protect water quality. As a facility serving a population of this scale, the plant is expected to meet China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum and often tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. The plant's inland location, over 50 km from the coast, means its treated effluent is discharged into local rivers or lakes, contributing to the broader watershed. The plant's receiving water body ultimately drains into the Yellow River basin, a major waterway in northern China that supports extensive agricultural, industrial, and ecological systems. The Yellow River is a critical water source for the region, and effective wastewater treatment is essential to maintain water quality and ecosystem health downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Yellow River basin, which flows through northern China before reaching the Bohai Sea. The Yellow River is a vital water source for irrigation, industry, and domestic use, and its ecological health is crucial for the region's biodiversity. The river supports diverse aquatic life and migratory birds, making effective wastewater treatment important for preserving downstream water quality and ecosystem function.
Frequently asked questions
The Shanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in the Yuncheng area of Shanxi Province, China, specifically in the Anyi subdistrict of Yanhu District.
The plant serves approximately 290,000 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Yellow River basin, which flows through northern China and ultimately reaches the Bohai Sea.
The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent quality limits based on the receiving water body's sensitivity.
For a large agglomeration of this size, Chinese regulations typically require at least secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment often needed in environmentally sensitive areas to meet stricter discharge standards.
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