Overview
Shanxi wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 80,000 people in Yanhu District, Yuncheng, Shanxi Province, China. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Shanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Nancheng Subdistrict, Yanhu District, Yuncheng, Shanxi Province, China. It serves a population of around 80,000, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal facility within the region's wastewater infrastructure. As a Chinese wastewater treatment plant, it is subject to the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits based on the receiving water body's environmental sensitivity. For plants serving populations of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet Class 1-A or 1-B standards, depending on local watershed protection needs. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Yellow River basin. The Yellow River is a major water source for northern China and supports extensive agricultural irrigation, industrial use, and aquatic ecosystems. Proper treatment at this facility helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads entering the river system, protecting downstream water quality and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local waterways that are part of the Yellow River basin, one of China's most important river systems. The Yellow River provides water for over 100 million people and supports vast agricultural areas in Shanxi and downstream provinces. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and contamination in this water-stressed region, where maintaining water quality is essential for both human use and ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Nancheng Subdistrict, Yanhu District, Yuncheng, Shanxi Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 80,000 people, making it a medium-sized municipal facility.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Yellow River basin.
The plant must comply with China's GB 18918-2002 discharge standard, which sets effluent limits for pollutants based on the sensitivity of the receiving water body.
For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet Class 1-A or 1-B standards under Chinese regulations.
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