Overview
Shanxi wastewater treatment plant serves Jishan County in Shanxi, China, with a population of 39,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards for inland facilities.
The Shanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Jishan County, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 39,000 people, placing it in the medium-scale category for Chinese municipal wastewater infrastructure. Under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), plants of this scale are typically required to meet Class 1-A or 1-B effluent limits, which include biological treatment and nutrient removal. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with environmental protection requirements for inland water bodies. The plant discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Yellow River basin, a major river system in northern China. The receiving water body supports agricultural irrigation and ecological flows, making proper treatment essential for downstream water quality and regional environmental health.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local streams that flow into the Fen River, a tributary of the Yellow River. The Yellow River basin is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry. Proper wastewater treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect the river's ecological function in this semi-arid region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Jishan County, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 39,000 people, making it a medium-scale municipal facility.
The plant discharges into local waterways that flow into the Fen River, a tributary of the Yellow River.
China's national standard GB 18918-2002 sets effluent limits for municipal plants, with Class 1-A or 1-B requirements for biological treatment and nutrient removal.
Plants of this scale in China typically employ secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal to meet Class 1-A or 1-B standards.
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