Overview
Shanxi wastewater treatment plant serves Meiyang Town in Shanxi Province, China, with a population of 66,000. The facility operates under China's national wastewater regulations.
The Shanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Meiyang Town, Linyi County, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 66,000 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are governed by China's national wastewater discharge standards. Under China's regulatory framework, wastewater treatment plants serving populations over 50,000 are typically required to meet Class 1A or 1B discharge standards, which mandate secondary treatment with nutrient removal. The regulatory context ensures that facilities of this scale are designed to protect local water quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies within the Yellow River basin, which ultimately flows into the Bohai Sea. The surrounding region is characterized by agricultural and industrial activities, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for preventing eutrophication and protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local waterways that drain into the Yellow River, one of China's major river systems, before reaching the Bohai Sea. The Yellow River basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for irrigation and industry. Effective treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the ecological health of downstream rivers and coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The Shanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Meiyang Town, Linyi County, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 66,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Yellow River basin, which eventually flows into the Bohai Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary treatment with nutrient removal for facilities serving over 50,000 people.
Plants of this scale in China are typically required to meet Class 1A or 1B discharge standards, involving biological treatment with nitrogen and phosphorus removal to protect receiving water bodies.
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