Overview
Shanxi wastewater treatment plant serves Wenxi County in Shanxi, China, with a population of 42,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards, ensuring treated effluent meets local discharge requirements.
Shanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Wenxi County, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, China. The facility serves a population of approximately 42,000, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal treatment plant within the region. As a Chinese wastewater treatment facility, the plant is subject to the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for conventional pollutants and nutrients. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet Class 1-A or 1-B standards, depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that eventually drain into the Yellow River basin, a major river system in northern China. The downstream environment supports agricultural irrigation and aquatic ecosystems, making proper treatment essential for protecting water quality and public health in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local streams that flow into the Yellow River, one of China's most important water bodies. The Yellow River basin supports extensive agriculture and provides drinking water for millions of people. Proper wastewater treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and contamination in this water-stressed region, where downstream ecosystems and human communities depend on clean water.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Wenxi County, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 42,000 people in Wenxi County and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that eventually flow into the Yellow River basin.
The plant operates under China's GB 18918-2002 standard, which sets discharge limits for municipal wastewater treatment plants. For a plant serving 42,000 people, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required.
Shanxi is in the Yellow River basin, a water-scarce region where treated wastewater is crucial for protecting downstream agricultural and ecological water quality.
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